Shofar and Blessings

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

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

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

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

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

Anti-Semitism is viral and has infected almost all large organized groups from all sides of the…

Talking about Jewish food is both mouth-wateringly delicious and just a little complicated.

Bread plays a very important role in Jewish tradition. In the Torah when Holy visitors come to…

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.

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

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

A little holiday comedy to kick off the season. Comedian Elon Gold explains why Jews are better…

The Accidental Talmudist posted this video the “Maccabeats Lead Havdalah - Partners In Torah…

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

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

The death of a loved one is a very disorienting time, and isn’t something many people think…

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

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