Jewish Treats

What’s in a (Last) Name?

When using proper names in the Jewish ritual, such as receiving an Aliyah to the Torah, marriage, divorce, on conversion documents, on tombstones or in memorial prayers, Jews are…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Last Day

Chanukah ends at sunset tonight. Make the most of this last day by wishing your fellow Jews one last chag sameach, happy holiday.

Read More

Jewish Treats

The Last King of Judah

When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King Yeho'yakim (who had succeeded Josiah) of Judah died after an open rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.…

Read More

Jewish Treats

The Last King of Judah

When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King Yeho'yakim (who had succeeded Josiah) of Judah died after an open rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Alone At Last – Yichud Room

According to Jewish law, a man and a woman who are not married to each other may not be secluded alone in a room or other private space. To comply with this law, couples who are dating,…

Read More

Jewish Treats

Last Minute Gift

EBooks make a great last minute gift, and Jewish Treats' 99 Fascinating Jewish Personalities eBook is inexpensive, informative and only a few clicks away.

Read More

Jewish Treats

Last Shabbat of the Year

Celebrate the last Shabbat of 5776 with friends and/or family.

Read More

Jewish Treats

Make Your Last Chametz Meal for the Week Count!

Many have the custom to eat their last chametz meal early in the morning of the eve of Pesach. Be careful to clean up so that not even the slightest trace of chametz can be found.

Read More

Jewish Treats

Learn the Meaning of Your Last Name

Your last name may or may not bear significance on your lineage, but learning its meaning would be instructive.

Read More

Jewish Treats

Last Shabbat of the Year

Do something special to mark the last Shabbat of the year 5775.

Read More