Moses’ Impact on Jewish Life
Prepare for Parsahat Zachor this Shabbat and for Purim this coming Wednesday night and Thursday by becoming more familiar with the Purim story and unlocking its underlying mysteries.…
A Jewish Income Tax?
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. “The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived,…
Jewish Boxing Days?
In many countries, especially those associated with the United Kingdom, December 26th is known as Boxing Day. There are divergent views as to the source of this day and the origin of the…
Making a Difference
Acknowledge the Jewish heroes and heroines who, during some of the bleakest times in Jewish history, stepped forward to transform these incredibly challenging moments into hopeful ones…
The Jewish Holiday A Week before Chanukah
The Mishnah (Rosh Hashana 1:1) declares four calendar dates as “Jewish New Years.” On the first day of Tishrei, we celebrate Rosh Hashana as the annual day of judgment for all humanity…
Get Cracking
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt in anticipation of the upcoming holiday of Chanukah that begins this Sunday evening, November 28th. To learn more…
Shabbat for the Taking
Whether a relaxing nap in a properly prepared hammock, an invigorating discussion, or setting aside time to read an intriguing book, learn how to transform Friday night and Saturday into…
Making a Difference
Appreciate the actions taken by individuals and Jewish organizations to foster Jewish education and connect unaffiliated Jews within your own local community.
Making it Transfusable
Today is World Blood Day, and Jewish Treats takes a brief look at the Jewish researchers who made safe blood transfusions possible. In 1901, Karl Landsteiner (June 14, 1868 – June 26,…
Einstein’s Jewish Life
Albert Einstein, whose yahrzeit is the 26th of Nissan (today), is one of the most admired men in history. His name and his face are almost universally recognized, and his scientific…