Ketubah: the Jewish Wedding Contract

Kiddush, like candles, sanctifies the Sabbath. Making kiddush is a simple religious act that…

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

A mezuzah is a little box that is nailed to the doorpost of a Jewish home. The Hebrew word…

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

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

Throughout the ages the Jewish people have been extremely careful to honor the name of God.…

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

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

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

The Torah says “And every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall…

Many understand the Torah to be the five books of Moses. And that is true but what many Jews…

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

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

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

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

Ever been invited to a bar or bat mitzvah and wonder what that even is?

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