The Firstborn’s Double Portion
For much of history, there were few greater advantages in life than being a firstborn son. It is well-known that among the European nobility, the eldest son inherited both the family…
Study the Weekly Portion
Set aside time each week to explore the weekly Torah portion to uncover the deeper meaning behind the text and the fascinating takeaway messages for daily living. As an example, there is…
Portion Number One
Begin following the weekly Torah portion as we begin the cycle of Torah readings anew this week with Genesis (Bereishit).
Signed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to wish you a G’mar Chatima Tova. May you and your loved ones be inscribed and sealed for a…
Signed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to wish you a G’mar Chatima Tova. May you and your loved ones be inscribed and sealed for a…
Inscribed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to wish you a G’mar Chatima Tova. May you and your loved ones be inscribed and sealed for a…
Simchat Torah 5784-2023
“The Evolving Holiday” (updated and revised from Simchat Torah 5767-2006) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous on the Jewish calendar. In…
Simchat Torah 5767-2006
"The Evolving Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous of the Jewish calendar. In Israel, following the conclusion of the festival of…
Simchat Torah 5767-2006
"The Evolving Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous of the Jewish calendar. In Israel, following the conclusion of the festival of…
Simchat Torah 5781-2020
“Celebrating Torah” (Updated and revised from Simchat Torah 5764-2003) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Because of the festivals of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, we do not read…