Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often extended into the weekend. And, while most people are aware that Chanukah is celebrated for eight days, many people…
Searching for Chametz
On Passover, Jews are commanded to get rid of all “chametz” (leaven) which may be in their possession. It is not unusual to begin cleaning and scrubbing the home weeks before the holiday.…
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 can be enjoyed for generations to come.…
Tripping the Vision Impaired
Parashat Kedoshim, the second of the two Torah portions (Acharei Mot-Kedoshim) that will be read this Shabbat, contains a total of 51 mitzvot. One of those mitzvot pertains to the…
A Look at Honesty
In honor of Honesty Day which is on Sunday, April 30th, (created by M. Hirsh Goldberg in the 1990s), Jewish Treats presents some fascinating insights into the Jewish view on the…
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer sabbatical leaves are academia and clergy. These two professions are fields in which practitioners devote a great deal…
Recognizing the Good
On International Nurses Day, remember to thank nurses and other first responders for their courageous work. In the fifth chapter of Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, we are taught,…
Worth The Visit
Given the proximity of the Western Wall to where the Holy of Holies in the Temple once stood, if you haven't already, try to plan a trip in your lifetime to visit the Western Wall where…
Make it Count!
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including taking proactive steps to establish a stronger connection to Jewish life. In the sixteenth Mishna of the first…
Study Partners
Schedule time to study Torah and Jewish thought with others as it will sharpen and help refine your understanding. In the very same chapter of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers that…