Dude It's Shabbos

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

You will get a real laugh from this excerpt from the show Seinfeld.

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

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

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

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

Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

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

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

In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me…

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

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

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

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

How familiar are you with some Israeli food? You’re probably familiar with Hummus and falafel,…

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.