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

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

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

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…

Rent a son! In Japan people actually hire someone to be a “father” or “friend” for a day.

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

For communities all over the world, keeping Shabbat is one of the most important parts of what…

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

The Western Wall is the western portion of the retaining wall of the Temple Mount where the…

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

How do you express gratitude when someone does something special for you? Do you say thank you?…

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…

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

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

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

הפטרה (Haftarah), the name given to the reading from the Prophetic books which follows the…