Seinfeld: Jewish Food

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

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

The Accidental Talmudist posted this video the “Maccabeats Lead Havdalah - Partners In Torah…

A get is a divorce under halacha, or Jewish law. The word can also refer to the document that…

In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me…

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

It is very common to associate the color blue with the Jewish people. It is on the flag of…

Holocaust Survivor Meets US Veteran After 70 Years

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

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

The Western Wall is the western portion of the retaining wall of the Temple Mount where the…

The Torah says “And every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall…

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

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

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

Ever been invited to a bar or bat mitzvah and wonder what that even is?

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

Male circumcision is a well known Jewish tradition. Avraham (Abraham) was called by God and…