Shemot 5766-2006
"And G-d Built Them Houses" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Shemot, we read of Pharaoh's demonic plot to weaken and ultimately destroy the Jewish…
Mazal Tov
When attending a brit, wish the parents the customary benediction: "May he grow to Torah, chupah and maasim tovim." In other words, may he grow in Judaism, to a happy marriage and to do…
The Giving Gift
Give back to your mother in a special way by making a charitable donation in her honor (or memory). Jewish Treats/National Jewish Outreach Program is happy to help, of course:…
Unsung Hero
War heroes are not always soldiers in arms. Often they are the men and women who work behind the scenes. Such was the role of Haym Salomon, an unsung hero of the American Revolution.…
Shemini 5770-2010
"The Show Must Go On" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Shemini, the first day of Nissan, the day about which Aaron had been dreaming, finally arrived.…
Weekly Message,Shemini,Yom Hashoah
Shemini-Yom Hashoah 5767-2007
"Never Again!-Again!" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Two great events have shaped Jewish life in the last 65 years: the Holocaust and the rise of the State of Israel. Ironically, sixty…
At This Time of Year
If you are in New York, consider a last minute change of plans to support the National Jewish Outreach Program, the creator and sponsor of Jewish Treats, at their Annual Dinner on…
Not Quite A-B-C
Test your Hebrew letter knowledge at njop.org. If you don't know Hebrew, but want to, or simply need a review, check out the National Jewish Outreach Program's Read Hebrew America/Canada.
Preparations
Prepare for Shavuot by learning more about the holiday. You can start at the National Jewish Outreach Program's special Shavuot website.
The Giving Gift
Give back to your mother in a special way by making a charitable donation in her honor (or memory). Jewish Treats/National Jewish Outreach Program is happy to help, of course:…