The Oneg Blog

Terumah: The Art of Giving & the Beauty of Shabbat
Notes from our founder

Terumah: The Art of Giving & the Beauty of Shabbat

“I love that Terumah is the Torah portion around my birthday, and for my own bat mitzvah so many years ago."
Jeanie Milbauer
Unwrapping Hanukkah Joy with Oneg
Notes from our founder

Unwrapping Hanukkah Joy with Oneg

At Oneg, our vision is to create meaningful experiences that connect us to ourselves and to each other through Shabbat and our carefully curated products. We are eager to introduce exclusive offerings that not only enhance your celebrations but also contribute to a cause close to our hearts.
Jeanie Milbauer
Introducing Oneg: The Joy of Shabbat
Notes from our founder

Introducing Oneg: The Joy of Shabbat

I’m Jeanie Milbauer, mother of three, entrepreneur and a committed Jewish community activist. Oneg was founded to help people make Friday night Shabbat accessible, meaningful, beautiful and fun. My Shabbat journey began slowly, and now, I am officially launching Oneg. 

Jeanie Milbauer
what time does shabbat start
Notes from our founder

What Time Does Shabbat Start?

Why does Shabbat start at sunset? Jewish days run from sunset to sunset. Practically, this means that Shabbat arrives as the sun drops and the sky softens. It’s a weekly...
Jeanie Milbauer
what does shabbat shalom mean
Notes from our founder

What Does Shabbat Shalom Mean? (Answered)

If you’ve ever been wished “Shabbat shalom,” you might wonder what you’re supposed to say back, when it’s used, or what it really means beyond a friendly hello. I remember...
Stephanie Bogue
what time does shabbat end
Notes from our founder

What Time Does Shabbat End? (Detailed)

What does “Shabbat ends” actually mean? Shabbat ends at nightfall on Saturday when it is dark enough to see three medium-sized stars. That moment is called tzeit hakochavim. After that...
Jeanie Milbauer
how many candles on a menorah
Notes from our founder

How Many Candles On A Menorah?

Menorah vs. Hanukkiah: what’s the difference? Here’s the ice breaker. When most folks ask “how many candles on a menorah,” they usually mean the Hanukkah menorah, also called a hanukkiah....
Jeanie Milbauer
gifts for bat mitzvah
Notes from our founder

6 Creative Gifts for a Bat Mitzvah? (For Teens)

Ice breaker question: What makes a Bat Mitzvah gift feel personal to a teen today?Short answer: it feels like you see her. You’re honoring a milestone and also her actual...
Jeanie Milbauer
jewish wedding gifts
Notes from our founder

8 Creative Jewish Wedding Gift Ideas (Modernizing Tradition)

A Jewish wedding gift can be both beautiful and useful, something the couple will reach for on Friday nights, holidays, and ordinary days in between. If you are new to...
Jeanie Milbauer
ideas for hanukkah gifts
Notes from our founder

5 Personalized Ideas for Hanukkah Gifts.

If you searched for ideas for Hanukkah gifts and felt overwhelmed by choices, you’re not alone. With eight nights ahead, the sweetest presents are the ones that feel personal. Let’s...
Jeanie Milbauer
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