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

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

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

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

A tallit is a prayer shawl. Tallitot (plural of tallit) are rectangular in shape and have…

One of the most well known Jewish customs connected with the observance of Shabbat (the…

Have you ever wondered what a shochet is? It is known that Torah observant believers keep a…

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

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

Male circumcision is a well known Jewish tradition. Avraham (Abraham) was called by God and…

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

The word “kosher” literally means “proper.” When kosher is used to describe food it refers to…

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

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

LUNAR-SOLAR CALENDAR.The Jewish calendar is based mainly on the phases of the moon; but it also…

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

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

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