Sabbath Prayers: Ein Keh’lo’hay’nu/There Is None Like Our God
There is no one (or thing) like God, and, when all is said and done, this is the essence of everything that a Jew says and does. Only God can create the world. Only God can be master of…
Opportunities Before Our Eyes
Be conscious of the many daily opportunities to perform good deeds and seize the moment.
Our Father, Our King
Seize the opportunity to approach God in prayer recognizing the dual nature of His status as both our Father and our King.
Our Father, Our King
As described in the beautiful prayer Avinu Malkeinu, recognize God as both our Father and our King, and make the most of the opportunity presented to us during these Aseret Y’mei Teshuva,…
Our Father, Our King
As described in the beautiful prayer, Avinu Malkeinu, recognize God as both our Father and our King, and make the most of the opportunity presented to us during these Aseret Y’mei…
Our Father Our King
Seize the opportunity to approach God in prayer recognizing the dual nature of His status as both our Father and our King.
Closing Eyes
Can you murder a dying man? There is an interesting passage in the Talmud that states:“Our Rabbis taught, ‘He who closes [the eyes of a dying person] at the point of death is a murderer.…
Covered Eyes
In honor of the upcoming Shabbat Across America and Canada (This Friday!) Jewish Treats presents some of our original Treats about Shabbat. It is customary that after the Shabbat candles…
Covered Eyes
It is customary that after the Shabbat Candles are lit, both hands are waved towards the face (symbolically drawing in the light of the candles and the sanctity of Shabbat) and the eyes…
Don’t Roll Your Eyes At Me
The plaintive cry of exasperation, “Don’t roll your eyes at me!” that parents often address to their children is one that each person should consider saying to him/herself, omitting, of…