The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of an 180-day feast, Achashverosh, the King of Persia-Media, banished (some say, executed) his wife Vashti for refusing to appear at his banquet. He then staged an elaborate…
Prayer Needs to Pierce Barriers
When we pray to God, we must envision our prayers as being potent enough to breach a wall.
Shabbat Across America 2024 Survey
Email Address: * Name * Institution * City * State * Phone # Please attach your list of the names and email addresses of attendees How many people attended? *……
Hike and Experience Ein Gedi
Make sure that a trip to Ein Gedi is on the itinerary of your next (hopefully soon) trip to Israel.
Live Long And Prosper
Every “Trekkie” knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a strange hand gesture. What many don’t realize is that Leonard Nimoy who played Spock, borrowed this symbol from…
Pop Culture References
Express Jewish pride when popular cultural references find their source in Jewish tradition and wisdom.
Judaism at the Barber
On February 20, 1816, Rossini’s classic opera, The Barber of Seville, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome. In tribute, Jewish Treats will address the Torah’s instructions for…
Barber Instructions
Explain to your barber prior to your haircut how you want him or her to cut your hair, both aesthetically and religiously.
Make a Real Difference
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 11th-17th), make a positive impact and give a special lift by calling or helping someone who would really appreciate the attention.
Our Cherubs
In some stores, the fat little cupids that line the aisles are frequently referred to as cherubs. There is, most certainly, a fascinating history as to how a Roman deity (Cupid) came to…