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A mekhitza is a dividing wall or barrier that is used to separate men and women. It could be…

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…

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

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

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

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

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

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

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

Throughout the ages the Jewish people have been extremely careful to honor the name of God.…

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

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

How does your family celebrate Friday night Shabbat?

A yarmulke in Yiddish, or a kippah in Hebrew, is a small head covering. Kippah literally means…

On March 3, 1963, television viewers were treated to an episode of the comedy Car 54, Where Are…

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

It is very common to associate the color blue with the Jewish people. It is on the flag of…

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