Seinfeld: Jewish Food

The shofar, made from a ram's horn, has been used by our people for thousands of years. The…

Humans are partial to food to begin with, and Jewish culture is no different – plus Judaism has…

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

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

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

There are several Jewish traditions surrounding the death loved ones. We say the mourner’s…

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

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

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or…

The Yiddish language is a western Germanic oral and written dialect used by the Ashkenazi Jews…

Shofar and Blessings by Mishkanim.

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

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

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

Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton as Archie and Edith Bunker from All in the Family sit down…

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

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

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