Against Corruption
Today, December 9th, has been designated as International Anti-Corruption Day. Corruption is a terrible blight on organized civilization. Anyone with even a small amount of power, can…
Brother Against Brother
The origins of sibling rivalry, brother against brother violence and even, God forbid, fratricide, can be traced back to the first family in human history, when Cain killed his brother…
Fighting Against
In honor of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, Jewish Treats looks at some of the resistance effort of Jews against the Germans. Although partisans were only able to inflict limited…
Fight against Leaders Who Attempt Genocide
Any tyrant who seeks to kill indiscriminately, especially those who target a specific group, or those who are vulnerable need to be stopped. While only governments, and not individuals,…
Fight Against the Humiliation of Others
Causing humiliation to others can be worse than inflicting bodily harm. Make sure to stand up for anyone who is being degraded or abused, physically or mentally.
A Document Against Anti-Semitism
Fifty-two years ago on this day, October 28th, the Catholic Church officially stopped blaming the Jewish people for the death of Jesus. This ground-breaking statement came after more than…
A Document Against Antisemitism
It was on this day in 1965 that the Catholic Church officially stopped blaming the Jewish people for the death of Jesus. This groundbreaking statement came after more than a millennium of…
Chukat 5776-2016
“The Bronze Serpent" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Chukat, we learn that the People of Israel are at it again! Only a short distance remains for…
Korach 5770-2010
"And Behold the Staff of Aaron had Blossomed" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The rebellion of Korach, about which we read in this coming week's parasha, parashat Korach, ends in great…
B’ha’alot’cha 5770-2010
"The Murmurers" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This coming week's parasha, parashat B'ha'alot'cha, is a complex and fascinating parasha. The first three chapters of the parasha contain many…