01/18/2013
“Shabbos Goy”
While there are some mitzvot that are obligatory on all people (e.g. the…
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01/18/2013
Taking Care
When you prepare for Shabbat, double check that your stove and lights are…
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01/17/2013
Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg
In the age of “Reality Television,” it is easy to forget how magical the…
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01/17/2013
Yoo Hoo Mom
Give your mother a call just to tell her you are thinking of her and give…
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01/16/2013
The Flag of Israel
The Israeli flag was specifically designed with stripes to recall the…
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01/16/2013
Flag Day
Wikipedia lists January 16 as Flag Day in Israel. Display your pride in…
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01/15/2013
Baba Sali – Praying Father
Although it is not uncommon for Jewish sages to be known by a pseudonym,…
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01/15/2013
Good Day To You
Blessings can come from anyone. Don't hesitate to give other people a…
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01/14/2013
Spiced Honey Locust, Anyone?
Jewish law prohibits the consumption of insects, referring to them as…
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01/14/2013
Coincidence?
Appreciate the incredible acts of creation by noting the incredible…
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01/11/2013
Isaiah 66 and Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
Inevitably, the holidays, weekly celebrations (Shabbat) and monthly…
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01/11/2013
Special Meal
In honor of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh, enjoy a special treat tonight.
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01/10/2013
It’s Just A Little Bit
Years ago, a popular ad for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups showed a person with…
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01/10/2013
Cautious Kitchen
When cooking in a kosher kitchen, pay attention to the small details.
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01/09/2013
Frankfurt on the Hudson
Rabbi Joseph Breuer (1882 - 1980) was 57 years old when he and his family…
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01/09/2013
Heritage Yours
As a way of taking pride in your Jewish heritage, investigate the unique…
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01/08/2013
How Pharaoh Forgot
The Pharaoh of the Exodus was a cold-hearted man whose fear of losing…
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01/08/2013
Remember the Good
Don't forget to share credit when someone helps you on a work project.
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01/07/2013
Duties of the Heart
The concept of “being spiritual” is often assumed to be a fairly recent…
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01/07/2013
Coincidence
One way of drawing closer to God is to see the way the world fits together.…
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01/04/2013
The Truth About Gefilte Fish
There is a little known secret that, hidden in what was once the Russian…
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01/04/2013
Fish Plates
According to Jewish tradition, eating fish and meat together is…
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01/03/2013
Presuming Innocence
"Innocent until proven guilty" is one of the great American judicial…
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01/03/2013
Your View
Always remember that how you judge a person or a situation is in your own…
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01/02/2013
Maimonides
The proliferation of buildings and organizations that bear the name…
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01/01/2013
Judah Touro
Unlike many of the great philanthropists recorded in history, Judah Touro…
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01/01/2013
What You Can
While not all of us can be major philanthropists like Judah Touro, we…
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12/31/2012
New Years Resolutions
Today, Jewish Treats looks at the Jewish nature of some of the most common…
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