The Might of the Pen
The fact that today is National Ballpoint Pen Day offers Jewish Treats the opportunity to introduce Lazlo Biro, the Hungarian-Jewish inventor of the now ubiquitous ballpoint writing…
New Friends
Attend a Shabbat Across America or a Shabbat Across Canada event this Friday night and meet new friends with whom to spend Shabbat.
Greet the Angels
Sing Shalom Aleichem and welcome the angels to your Shabbat table.
Treating Holy Papers
One modern philosophy that might have caught your attention is conscientious living. This concept centers on increasing one’s awareness. In many ways, living according to Jewish law…
Shabbat Consolation
This Shabbat is Shabbat Nachamu. Take time this Shabbat to think about and take comfort in the eternal protection God promised the Jewish people.
A House Unfinished
The Hebrew name for the Holy Temple is the Beit Hamikdash, the House of Holiness, a term that invokes a warm sentiment of a place where one is at home. It is therefore, perhaps,…
How May I Help?
If you have a friend who loses a close relative, be supportive and ask the person responsible for the shiva house how you can be helpful.
Remember To Respect
Be respectful of the rabbi of your synagogue and remember that rabbis spend years studying in order to earn their title.
One More Day
If you haven't already done so, make certain to go to a body of water and recite Tashlich.
Apples Plus
Celebrate the wonderful fruits of the fall season and make certain to recite the blessing "bo'ray p'ree ha'etz."