Origins and Customs of Purim
Origins and Customs of Purim A selection of the various histories, traditions and practices of Purim from NJOP,…
Hamantashen Recipe
TraditionalHamantashen Recipe From the kitchen of Roz Krieger z’l Ingredients: 3 Eggs ½ Cup Shortening or margarine…
Jewish Treats Purim Articles
Jewish Treats aboutPurim Browse our archive of Purim related Jewish Treats. Nothing found.…
High Holiday 101 Web Series
High Holiday 101Web Series NJOP’s High Holidays 101 web series features Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, Founder and Director of…
What and When
What and When Like Chanukah, Purim is a Rabbinic holiday in that it is not mentioned in the Five Books of Moses (although some…
The Fast of Esther
Ta’anit EstherThe Fast of Esther A fast day is observed in commemoration of the 3 days of fasting by Esther, Mordechai and the…
Shabbat Parashat Zachor
Shabbat Parashat ZachorThe Sabbath of Remembering Shabbat Parashat Zachor – The Sabbath of Remembering is named for the…
Shabbat Parashat Shekalim
Shabbat Parashat ShekalimThe Sabbath of the Shekels The Sabbath of the Shekels is named for the special Torah reading that is…
Dietetic Carrot Cake from Beryl Levenson
DieteticCarrot Cake Although Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating sweet foods (in the hope of having a sweet new year), this…
Applesauce Kugel
TraditionalApplesauce Kugel Ingredients: 1 lb noodles (wide is better) 4 eggs (beaten) 2 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract ½…