Seinfeld: Jewish Food

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

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

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

This video is an introduction to what it means to be kosher.

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

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

You may have noticed that pomegranates are often portrayed in Jewish art in decorations for…

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

What is a ketubah?

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

If you visit a Jewish home one thing that you may see is a mezuzah. A mezuzah is a small…

What do you know about the Hebrew language?

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

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

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

This video presents a brief history of the controversial origins of the national anthem of…

The word “kosher” literally means “proper.” When kosher is used to describe food it refers to…

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.