Israel’s Memorial Day
The State of Israel's independence, as well as its continued survival, is a modern day miracle. But, it has come at great cost in human lives to its citizens. Therefore, before Israel…
A Math Teacher’s Life
Had Irving (Isaac) Adler not lived during the fervent era of the rise and decline of Communism, his personal story might have been the simple life of a mathematician dedicated to the…
The Importance of English Books
In honor of April 23, which the United Nations has declared English Language Day, Jewish Treats presents a history of the Jewish Publication Society (JPS), the oldest…
It’s Been Translated
Appreciate how fortunate we are to live in a generation when much of the classical biblical texts and considerable commentary have been translated into English so that we can fully…
Precious Creation
While there are many appropriate themes with which the Torah in Genesis 1 could have begun (Abraham, Mt. Sinai, etc.), it begins instead with a day-by-day description of the creation of…
Preserve Your Surroundings
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings and consider what steps we can take to preserve it in its most pristine condition so it will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, the 27th of Nisan, Jews around the world are marking Yom Ha'shoah (Officially Yom Ha'zikaron La'shoah V'la'g'vurah, which translates to The Day of Memorial for…
In Their Memory
Perpetuate the memory and the accomplishments of those who tragically perished during the Shoah by strengthening our commitment to Jewish learning and our connection to Jewish…
Legal to Take?
With all the discussion during the last few years, about the legalization of marijuana, one might have wondered what is the traditional Jewish perspective regarding its use. It is, not…
Stay Healthy
The Torah teaches "V'nishmartem m'od l'nafshoteichem"(Deuteronomy 4:15), that we should be exceedingly careful to protect ourselves, something to always keep in mind, especially…