What are the Rituals of Shabbat: How to Welcome the Day of Rest
In a world that moves at full speed, Shabbat offers a unique opportunity to breathe. Each week, from Friday at sundown to Saturday at sundown, Jewish people observe the day...
5 Thoughtful Gifts For A B’nai Mitzvah
Why Thoughtful Gifts Matter at a B’nai Mitzvah A B’nai Mitzvah marks a turning point. At 12 and 13, a young person steps into new responsibilities, finds their place in...
5 Hanukkah Decorations Ideas To Brighten Your Holiday
What Makes Hanukkah Decorations So Special? There's something about decorating for Hanukkah that feels different from other holidays. Maybe it's the way a single flame can transform a room, or...
Why Are Candles Central to Hanukkah Traditions?
History of Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights You may be wondering, what are the candles we light during Hanukkah actually called? The eight festival lights are called nerot, and are...
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."
What is Hanukkah: 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.
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.
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...
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...
What Time Does Shabbat End? (Detailed)
Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, runs from Friday night to Saturday night. It’s a 25 hour period of rest and reflection. That said, determining when exactly Shabbat ends is...
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....
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...
