Shiva is a weeklong mourning period following the burial of an immediate relative in a Jewish…

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

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

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or…

What is a ketubah?

Shabbat (Sabbath) at the western wall in Jerusalem.

The Yiddish language is a western Germanic oral and written dialect used by the Ashkenazi Jews…

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

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.

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

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

How familiar are you with some Israeli food? You’re probably familiar with Hummus and falafel,…

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

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

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

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

How do you express gratitude when someone does something special for you? Do you say thank you?…

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