Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald: In the days of the Holy Temple, the Priests, on behalf of the people of Israel, would bring up two burnt offerings (sacrifices) each day. Today, Jews pray three times a day, morning (Shacharit), afternoon (Mincha) and evening (Maariv). These sacrifices and these prayers basically represent a way for Jews to give thanks to God on a regular basis, each and every day.
The American people celebrate Thanksgiving once a year. What's more important is that we remember to say thank you everyday to those who have helped us, nurtured us, who raised us, cared for us and work with us.
Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, director of Jewish Treats' parent organization, the National Jewish Outreach Program, takes this opportunity to thank the staff members at NJOP who are always there for him each day and are also there to help the Jewish people.
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