Dude It's Shabbos

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

When a young boy reaches the age of thirteen, he is termed a bar mitzvah, which literally means…

There are several Jewish traditions surrounding the death loved ones. We say the mourner’s…

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

How does your family celebrate Friday night Shabbat?

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

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

This is part of a short series on personal conduct at a Jewish funeral.

What is a ketubah?

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

Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

Once the Beth Din had evidence that the new moon had been seen, (see FIXING THE CALENDAR) a new…

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?

"...You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk" (Deuteronomy 14:21). Many take this…

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

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

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment…