History of the Mezuzah in 60 seconds

A little holiday comedy to kick off the season. Comedian Elon Gold explains why Jews are better…

For communities all over the world, keeping Shabbat is one of the most important parts of what…

There are several Jewish traditions surrounding the death loved ones. We say the mourner’s…

Rent a son! In Japan people actually hire someone to be a “father” or “friend” for a day.

A discussion of traditional versus current trends regarding burial is presented.

"...You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk" (Deuteronomy 14:21). Many take this…

Male circumcision is a well known Jewish tradition. Avraham (Abraham) was called by God and…

LUNAR-SOLAR CALENDAR The Jewish calendar is based mainly on the phases of the moon; but it also…

On March 3, 1963, television viewers were treated to an episode of the comedy Car 54, Where Are…

What is a ketubah?

A mezuzah is a little box that is nailed to the doorpost of a Jewish home. The Hebrew word…

This video presents a brief history of the controversial origins of the national anthem of…

One of the most well known Jewish customs connected with the observance of Shabbat (the…

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

It is very common to associate the color blue with the Jewish people. It is on the flag of…

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of…

The custom of reading from the Torah on Saturday mornings is so old that it is difficult to be…

The death of a loved one is a very disorienting time, and isn’t something many people think…