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Traditions

Adopt a Jewish Mother

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

Second Day of Festivals

Once the Beth Din had evidence that the new moon had been seen, (see FIXING THE CALENDAR) a new month was declared to have started, and people would know when to observe festivals.
Traditions

Car 54 Where Are You? - See You at the Bar Mitzvah

On March 3, 1963, television viewers were treated to an episode of the comedy Car 54, Where Are You? entitled “See You at the Bar Mitzvah.
Traditions

Ha Tikvah: Does Israel's National Anthem Mean Hope for All?

This video presents a brief history of the controversial origins of the national anthem of Israel – the HaTikvah (The Hope).
Traditions

Engaged? Jewish Traditions Before a Wedding

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.
Traditions

Burial vs Cremation: A Jewish Perspective

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

Tfillin

T'fillin, or phylacteries, are square black boxes traditionally worn on the head and arm.
Traditions

Welcoming the Sabbath at the Western Wall

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.
Traditions

Jewish Guide to Shiva Practices

 Shiva is a weeklong mourning period following the burial of an immediate relative in a Jewish family
Traditions

Haftarah

הפטרה (Haftarah), the name given to the reading from the Prophetic books which follows the Torah reading.
Traditions

What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral

This is part of a short series on personal conduct at a Jewish funeral.
Traditions

Schlep

Apart from its definitive meaning and use, this schlep video is a parody of Uber and Lyft taxi services.
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Traditions

The Jewish Calendar

LUNAR-SOLAR CALENDAR The Jewish calendar is based mainly on the phases of the moon; but it also regulates itself to a lesser degree by the sun. God said let…
Traditions

Tsitsit

The custom of putting Tsitsit, fringes or tassels, on the corners of garments originates in the biblical commandment:

The Cantor

Music is very important in Jewish life and has a significant role in the worship services. Because of this a special person known as a cantor (sometimes also referred to as a chazzan) is put in…
Traditions

The Bar Mitzvah and Jewish Tradition

The word Bar Mitzvah (spelled בר מצוה in Hebrew) means "one to whom the commandments apply".
Traditions

The Shochet-Jewish Tradition

Have you ever wondered what a shochet is? It is known that Torah observant believers keep a special tradition to avoid certain kinds of animals such as pigs, shell fish, and other creatures forbidden…
Traditions

Minyan

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of at least 10 Jewish men over the age of 13 years old. A minyan is not required, of course, for personal…
Traditions

Bill Gates and Shabbat

Traditions

Tfillin

T'fillin, or phylacteries, are square black boxes traditionally worn on the head and arm.
Traditions
Observing the Havdalah ritual, 14th-century Spain

Havdallah

Havdallah means “separation” and is a service used to separate the holiness of the Sabbath from the rest of the week. It separates the day that God blessed from the regular workdays of the week. It…
Traditions

The Origins of Cholent

Slow cooked stews dominated Saturday menus in Jewish homes for millennia, in every continent, period, and culture.
Traditions

Maccabeats Lead Havdallah

Maccabeats Lead Havdallah
Traditions

Circumcision-Jewish Tradition

Male circumcision is a well known Jewish tradition. Avraham (Abraham) was called by God and highly honored. God said “’I will cause you to be very fruitful.
Traditions

Challah

Bread plays a very important role in Jewish tradition. In the Torah when Holy visitors come to visit Abraham we read, “Abraham hurried to the tent where Sarah was and said to her, ‘Hurry, prepare…
Traditions

Spiritually Uplifting End to Shabbat in Israel

Spiritually Uplifting End to Shabbat in Israel
Traditions

Shabbat Candles

One of the most well known Jewish customs connected with the observance of Shabbat (the Sabbath) is the lighting of lamps or candles before sunset on Friday night.
Traditions

Second Day of Festivals

Once the Beth Din had evidence that the new moon had been seen, (see FIXING THE CALENDAR) a new month was declared to have started, and people would know when to observe festivals.
Traditions

Magen David

The Magen David is the six pointed star also known as the Star of David. Magen David literally means "shield of David." It is not certain when the star became a Jewish symbol, but it was used on…
Traditions
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