Jewish Travel
If planning a future trip to the area, be certain to learn more about the Jewish refugees of Europe including some 400 students from the Mirrer Yeshiva, who, despite difficult and trying…
The Jewish Contribution to a Fledgling Nation
Today, on Independence Day, study American history to better appreciate the important contributions made by American Jews to business and commerce during the early years of this country…
Jewish Trailblazer
Appreciate Jewish trailblazers like Justice Louis Brandeis who, as the first Jew confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, broke through the glass ceiling, opening the door for other Jewish…
Jewish Matchmaking
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect match…” (Fiddler on the Roof). With the widespread proliferation of internet dating sites such as eHarmony,…
Appreciate, Celebrate and Transmit Your Family’s Jewish Heritage
Every person should proudly transmit family history to the next generation. For Jews this is both a calling and an imperative.
Einstein’s Jewish Life
Albert Einstein, whose yahrzeit is the 26th of Nissan (Saturday), is one of the most admired men in history. His name and his face are almost universally recognized, and his scientific…
A Twentieth Century Jewish Poet
In honor of National Poetry Month, which is April, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980). Born and raised in New York City, Rukeyser attended Vassar…
Great Jewish Scholars
Study the history of great Jewish scholars, who, throughout the generations, have served as spiritual leaders guiding the Jewish community.
The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States
Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the United States that teach both Judaic and general studies. The paradigm for this movement was the founding of…
The Critical Importance of Jewish Education
Vigorously support Jewish education, whether formal or informal, primary or secondary, for novices or advanced rabbinical students.