Ketubah: the Jewish Wedding Contract

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

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

Many understand the Torah to be the five books of Moses. And that is true but what many Jews…

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

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

Candles are very special in Jewish tradition because they are said to represent the light from…

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

Why do we hang a mezuzah? Find out in 60 seconds.

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

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

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

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

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

When a Jewish family moves into a new home, relatives and friends can bring housewarming gifts…

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

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

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

Shabbat Oneg with Micha Gamerman” consists of six medleys arranged by Benny Laufer.