Jewish Treats

Shop Now

With Rosh Hashana less than a week away, learn more about and purchase some of the special simanim, the symbolic foods that are eaten on Rosh Hashana, so you will be able to recite the…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Annulment of Vows

“I swear that this time I will lose weight.” “I am going to pray every day…” We make promises all the time. We swear that we are going to do something, and then hope that we will be in a…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Teshuva: To Where Are We Returning?

The process of introspection and repentance in order to accomplish transformation really begins a month before Rosh Hashana, with the advent of the Hebrew month of Elul. During this…

Read More

Vayeilech,Nitzavim,Weekly Message

Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784-2024

“Choosing Life” (updated and revised from Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5763-2003) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald There’s something very distinctive about the arrival of the Jewish New Year. Whenever…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Saying Amen

The word “Amen” seems to be one of those words associated with prayer throughout the Judeo-Christian culture, but what does it mean? The response Amen at the end of an oath or a prayer…

Read More

Jewish Treats

The Significance of Saying Amen

Don’t miss an opportunity to recite "Amen" to a blessing as it represents an affirmation that the statement made in the blessing is in fact true. In this week’s Parsha, Kee Tavo, we…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Paying the Pledge

It is easy to pledge money to an organization. There are an astounding number of well-intentioned non-profits that send mailings or solicit donations over the phone or by email. There are…

Read More

Jewish Treats

The Five Names of Rosh Hashana

In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us understand the importance and power of this holiday. Rosh Hashana, which begins two weeks from tonight, on Wednesday…

Read More

Kee Tavo,Weekly Message

Kee Tavo 5784-2024

“Contemporary Implication of an Ancient Ritual” (updated and revised from Kee Tavo 5765-2005)   by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald   In our message for parashat Kee Tavo for…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many people feel that the three most difficult words to say, in any language are: "I am sorry." Yet, we all know how very important those words are. Indeed, a person saying they are…

Read More