Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

The custom of putting Tsitsit, fringes or tassels, on the corners of garments originates in the…

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

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As many readers know, there are videos on Shalom Adventure to help you learn Hebrew, but what…

Prior to the Holocaust, Yiddish, a language more resembling Middle High German than anything…

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

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

Talking about Jewish food is both mouth-wateringly delicious and just a little complicated.

If you visit a Jewish home one thing that you may see is a mezuzah. A mezuzah is a small…

"Netilat yadayim" is the Jewish word depicting the religious washing of hand with the help of a…

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

Why do we hang a mezuzah? Find out in 60 seconds.

Shabbat Oneg with Micha Gamerman” consists of six medleys arranged by Benny Laufer.

Many cultures have different ways of dealing with death. One Jewish custom is to place a stone…

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

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