A Golden Opportunity
Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during the month of Elul. Seize the opportunity to reach out and connect to Him.
Silence is Golden
Try not to talk about business or finances from sundown tonight until night fall Saturday night.
Golden Opportunity
Upon seeing a neighbor outside their home, especially one you do not know well, be sure to seize the opportunity to initiate a friendly conversation.
Yom Kippur 5782-2021
“Smashing the Golden Calves” (updated and revised from Yom Kippur 5764-2003) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Virtually all the holidays and festivals of the Jewish calendar revolve around…
Yom Kippur 5764-2003
"Smashing the Golden Calves" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Virtually all of the holidays and festivals of the Jewish calendar revolve around important events in Jewish history. Passover…
Chukat 5779-2019
“Can Death Be Sweet?” (Revised and updated from Chukat 5761-2001) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s Torah portion, parashat Chukat, we learn of the death of Aaron at Mt. Hor.…
Matot-Masei 5776-2016
“Rosh Chodesh Av – Remembering the Passing of a Beloved Leader" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Parashat Masei, the second of this week’s combined parashiot Matot-Masei, features a lengthy…
Sign Up for Role Modeling
Jewish Treats has addressed the issue of Arei Miklat, cities of refuge, in prior Treats. The cities of refuge were intended for individuals who accidentally killed another person. The…
Philanthropists are Role Models
While the average charitable person can’t donate sufficient funds to dedicate buildings, we need to follow the lead of philanthropists and support causes that are impactful and close to…
Role Models
Learn about great pious men and women, so their lives can serve as a model for us, even if many years later.