Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

Once the Beth Din had evidence that the new moon had been seen, (see FIXING THE CALENDAR) a new…

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

"...You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk" (Deuteronomy 14:21). Many take this…

A chupah is a large covering that is often used at weddings to cover the bride and groom.

"Shema Yisrael, Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Echad." These wordsare the first words in every mezuzah.…

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

A mikvah, מקווה, is an immersion pool that is used for ceremonial cleansing.

Tzedakah is from the word meaning righteousness. A tzadek is a righteous person.

Dude it's Shabbos.

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

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

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

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

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

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

This video is an introduction to what it means to be kosher.

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

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