Midwestern Sour Cream
There are a host of Jewish foods that are associated with the American Jewish experience. Most of these, such as blintzes with sour cream, sour cream and bananas, and (of course)…
Support Your Local Jewish Institutions
Learn from the wonderful example set by the Raskas family’s support of local St. Louis Jewish educational institutions by supporting Jewish institutions in your community.
What Goes Around Comes Around
Is there any truth to the popular statement, “What goes around, comes around?" It is a pithy phrase that is all too often suggested (somewhat viciously) after a person falls into hard…
Live Knowing That People See You as a Jew
Live your life knowing that during every moment, others will see your actions as representing Jews and Judaism. While it may seem like we, as Jews, are held to a higher standard by the…
No Holiday as Joyous
Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av), which is today, is no longer the well-known holiday on the Jewish calendar that it was in ancient times. In fact, the Talmud states that: “There were no…
Watch Your Language
Once upon a time in American culture, defiant children who uttered certain improper words would have their mouths washed out with soap. Today, profanities litter the world of common…
Use Your Talent
As enthusiasm builds for the premiere of the new Barbie movie tomorrow, consider how one Jewish mother parlayed an idea into a huge financial success.
Mourning Jerusalem I: A Brief History of the First Temple
Next Wednesday night and Thursday (July 26th and 27th), Jews the world over will be observing the fast of Tisha b’Av. It is on this day of the Hebrew calendar that the Jewish people mourn…
Learning From Our Mistakes
Learn from the mistakes of our ancestors to gain an appreciation of the long-term implications of how our actions can impact directly upon the destiny of the Jewish people as a whole.
Thoughtful Questions
Learn how to bring peace and radiance into your home tonight by lighting Shabbat candles. Click here for a free copy of NJOP's Guide to Shabbat Candle Lighting. The Shabbat candles that…