History of the Mezuzah in 60 seconds

"Netilat yadayim" is the Jewish word depicting the religious washing of hand with the help of a…

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

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of…

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

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

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

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

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

Sha'atnez is the term used for clothing made with a mixture of wool and linen fibres. This…

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

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

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

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

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

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

The custom of reading from the Torah on Saturday mornings is so old that it is difficult to be…

Kiddush, like candles, sanctifies the Sabbath. Making kiddush is a simple religious act that…