Ketubah: the Jewish Wedding Contract

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

How does your family celebrate Friday night Shabbat?

Candles are very special in Jewish tradition because they are said to represent the light from…

The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment…

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

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

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

The basic concept in Judaism relating to practice is the Mitzva, a commandment from HaShem.

Do you like Jewish food? What is your favorite? Bagels and cream cheese? Blintzes?

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

The Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Tanak contains 39 books divided into 3 sections. The…

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

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…

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

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

When a Jewish family moves into a new home, relatives and friends can bring housewarming gifts…

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

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