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The evolution of Judaica traditions over time
Notes from our founder

The Evolution of Judaica Traditions Over Time

What Counts as Judaica, and Why Does It Change? Judaica is the set of objects and small rituals that turn an ordinary evening into Shabbat. Candlesticks, a Kiddush Cup, Challah...
Jeanie Milbauer
what is shabbat
Notes from our founder

What is Shabbat? A Guide to the Jewish Day of Rest

Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, happens each week from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday. It’s a weekly pause from daily life that gives Jewish people the chance to be...
Jeanie Milbauer
traditions jewish gifts
Notes from our founder

4 Traditional Jewish Gifts To Inspire The Family

Quick question: which gifts actually get used, loved, and passed down? Jewish tradition already figured that out. Thoughtful ritual items and heritage-inspired pieces don't gather dust on a shelf. They...
Jeanie Milbauer
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
rosh hashanah gifts
Rosh Hashanah

4 Best Rosh Hashanah Gifts for a Meaningful Holiday

As the excitement of Rosh Hashanah approaches, finding the perfect gift to honor your hosts and celebrate the New Year can be quite a delightful challenge.
Jeanie Milbauer
 keeping shabbat
Travel

4 Tools for Keeping Shabbat Magical While Traveling

I didn’t anticipate feeling homesick on this trip considering how many incredible sites we’d see, tastes we’d bite into, and all this time we'd have making memories. For the most part, that’s  been the case but the hardest part of being gone has been missing our Shabbat ritual and time with friends around our table. 
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
“To be spiritual is to be amazed.”– Abraham Joshua Heschel