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what are the rituals of shabbat
Notes from our founder

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...
Jeanie Milbauer
gifts for a b’nai mitzvah
Notes from our founder

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...
Jeanie Milbauer
Hanukkah decorations
Notes from our founder

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...
Jeanie Milbauer
what is the hanukkah candle called
Notes from our founder

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...
Jeanie Milbauer
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
hanukkah
Notes from our founder

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.
Jeanie Milbauer
Introducing Oneg
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...
Jeanie Milbauer
what time does shabbat end
Notes from our founder

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...
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
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