Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

Tallit

A tallit is a prayer shawl. Tallitot (plural of tallit) are rectangular in shape and have fringes called tzitzits at the four corners.

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Tallit

Redemption of the First Born

“And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Look, I have chosen the Levites from among the Israelites to serve as substitutes for all the firstborn sons of the people of Israel.

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Redemption of the First Born

Kippah

A yarmulke in Yiddish, or a kippah in Hebrew, is a small head covering. Kippah literally means covering. Professor Jacob Lauterbach has been quoted as saying that the question of praying bareheaded…

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Kippah

The Name

Throughout the ages the Jewish people have been extremely careful to honor the name of God. Some won’t even spell the whole name in order to avoid dishonoring it.

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The Name

What is a Get?

A get is a divorce under halacha, or Jewish law. The word can also refer to the document that grants the get, though its technical name is sefer k'ritot, or scroll of severance. The sefer k'ritot is…

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What is a Get?

Pointing to the Torah

When reading sometimes it is helpful to have something to guide us so we don’t skip a line of text.

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Pointing to the Torah

Jewish Tradition, Pomegranates, and Golden Bells

You may have noticed that pomegranates are often portrayed in Jewish art in decorations for candle holders, plates, and other kinds of Judaica.

Traditions

Jewish Tradition, Pomegranates, and Golden Bells

Oral Law

Orthodox believe that at Mount Sinai, God gave to Moses not only the written Torah but also oral interpretations and laws as well. They believe that these oral laws were faithfully passed down…

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Oral Law

The History of the Calendar

Although the early history of the calendar is not clear, most scholars believe that the present calendar is a combination of two systems. One system began the year in spring and the other in autumn.…

Traditions

The History of the Calendar

A Salty Jewish Tradition

The Torah says “And every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall not allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be lacking from your grain offering. With all your…

Traditions

A Salty Jewish Tradition

Kosher

The word “kosher” literally means “proper.” When kosher is used to describe food it refers to those foods that are proper to eat. The Bible outlines biblically kosher foods. Biblically kosher foods…

Traditions

Kosher

The Chuppa

In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” Song of Solomon 2:4. Love is a beautiful thing and if you have ever been to a Jewish wedding…

Traditions

The Chuppa

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.

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

Elon Gold: Why The Jews Are Better Off Without Christmas Trees

A little holiday comedy to kick off the season. Comedian Elon Gold explains why Jews are better off without Christmas Trees

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Elon Gold: Why The Jews Are Better Off Without Christmas Trees

CDC Comes Out in Favor of Circumcision

US health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports the procedure and health insurers should pay for it.

Traditions

CDC Comes Out in Favor of Circumcision

Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

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A Salty Jewish Tradition

Kosher

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Redemption of the First Born

Kippah

The Name

What is a Get?

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Jewish Tradition, Pomegranates, and Golden Bells

Oral Law

The History of the Calendar

A Salty Jewish Tradition

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The Chuppa

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