Ketubah: the Jewish Wedding Contract

Shofar and Blessings by Mishkanim.

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

When reading sometimes it is helpful to have something to guide us so we don’t skip a line of…

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

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

As many readers know, there are videos on Shalom Adventure to help you learn Hebrew, but what…

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

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

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

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

The Magen David is the six pointed star also known as the Star of David. Magen David literally…

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

Prior to the Holocaust, Yiddish, a language more resembling Middle High German than anything…

Anti-Semitism is viral and has infected almost all large organized groups from all sides of the…

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.

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

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

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