For Seafood Lovers
Having just read the about the laws of Kashruth in this past week’s Torah portion, Shemini, consider the following: If a fish dish is something that tantalizes your tastebuds, you might…
This is the Season
Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy that we experienced over the holiday in proper perspective and to help us recognize what our life goals should…
Signed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to wish you a G’mar Chatima Tova. May you and your loved ones be inscribed and sealed for a…
Research
To better appreciate the underpinnings of the success of a Jewish organization, analyze their archives.
The Great Sea Monster
In honor of World Ocean Day, we present a treat about the Great Sea Monster. For most of history, sea monsters were considered among the greatest perils of sea travel. Most probably, the…
Know Your Sea Creatures
Study the Talmud to learn more about the Leviathan, the sea creature that was killed and preserved by God in salt for the righteous in the World to Come.
Do Your Research
Before you travel to a city with a sizable Jewish population, especially one with a rich Jewish history like Charleston, SC, research its history and its synagogues to better appreciate…
Seven Days to the Sea
The Passover celebration lasts seven days (eight days, outside of Israel). The first day (and second, outside of Israel) is a Yom Tov, festival day, on which the seder is celebrated.…
Searching for Chametz
On Passover, Jews are commanded to get rid of all “chametz” (leaven) which may be in their possession. To confirm the effectiveness of these efforts, a special search for chametz, called…
Plan Your Search Strategy
Think through now how you want to organize your search for chametz this evening.