Magen David The Magen David is the six pointed star also known as the Star of David. Magen David literally… Magen David
The Chuppah In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me… The Chuppah
Jewish Tradition, Pomegranates, and Golden Bells You may have noticed that pomegranates are often portrayed in Jewish art in decorations for… Jewish Tradition, Pomegranates, and Golden Bells
Tsitsit The custom of putting Tsitsit, fringes or tassels, on the corners of garments originates in the… Tsitsit
Haftarah הפטרה (Haftarah), the name given to the reading from the Prophetic books which follows the… Haftarah
Redemption of the First Born “And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Look, I have chosen the Levites from among the Israelites to… Redemption of the First Born
Two Torahs? Many understand the Torah to be the five books of Moses. And that is true but what many Jews… Two Torahs?
Alms (Tzedakah) Box The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or… Alms (Tzedakah) Box
Mikvah-Jewish Tradition A mikvah, מקווה, is an immersion pool that is used for ceremonial cleansing. Mikvah-Jewish Tradition
What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral This is part of a short series on personal conduct at a Jewish funeral. What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral
Yiddish Part One The Yiddish language is a western Germanic oral and written dialect used by the Ashkenazi Jews… Yiddish Part One
A Stone to Remember Many cultures have different ways of dealing with death. One Jewish custom is to place a stone… A Stone to Remember
Jewish Funeral and Burial Traditions: What You Need to Know What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs? Jewish Funeral and Burial Traditions: What You Need to Know
Tallit A tallit is a prayer shawl. Tallitot (plural of tallit) are rectangular in shape and have… Tallit
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Kaddish There are several Jewish traditions surrounding the death loved ones. We say the mourner’s… Kaddish
Schlep Apart from its definitive meaning and use, this schlep video is a parody of Uber and Lyft taxi… Schlep