Dude It's Shabbos

The Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Tanak contains 39 books divided into 3 sections. The…

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

Maccabeats Lead Havdallah

Music is very important in Jewish life and has a significant role in the worship services.…

A yarmulke in Yiddish, or a kippah in Hebrew, is a small head covering. Kippah literally means…

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

When a Jewish family moves into a new home, relatives and friends can bring housewarming gifts…

Even though we have modernized we still hold some sacred old traditions dear amongst the Jewish…

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

A mekhitza is a dividing wall or barrier that is used to separate men and women. It could be…

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

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

A get is a divorce under halacha, or Jewish law. The word can also refer to the document that…

The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment…

The Magen David is the six pointed star also known as the Star of David. Magen David literally…

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

What is a ketubah?

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