History of the Mezuzah in 60 seconds

The Western Wall is the western portion of the retaining wall of the Temple Mount where the…

How does your family celebrate Friday night Shabbat?

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

You may have noticed that pomegranates are often portrayed in Jewish art in decorations for…

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…

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

Candles are very special in Jewish tradition because they are said to represent the light from…

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

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

הפטרה (Haftarah), the name given to the reading from the Prophetic books which follows the…

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

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

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

When a young boy reaches the age of thirteen he is termed a bar mitzvah, which literally means…

Shofar and Blessings by Mishkanim.

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or…