Ketubah: the Jewish Wedding Contract

Havdallah means “separation” and is a service used to separate the holiness of the Sabbath from…

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

When reading sometimes it is helpful to have something to guide us so we don’t skip a line of…

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

The Maccabeats are a wonderful singing group that shares Jewish music with their own special…

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

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

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

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

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

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

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

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

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

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

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

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