Shofar and Blessings

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

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…

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

One of the most well known Jewish customs connected with the observance of Shabbat (the…

Have you ever wondered what a shochet is? It is known that Torah observant believers keep a…

Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton as Archie and Edith Bunker from All in the Family sit down…

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

Talking about Jewish food is both mouth-wateringly delicious and just a little complicated.

The custom of putting Tsitsit, fringes or tassels, on the corners of garments originates in the…

Dude it's Shabbos.

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.

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

Have you done a mitzvah today? A mitzvah is a good deed, something done to benefit someone else…

The Maccabeats are a wonderful singing group that shares Jewish music with their own special…

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

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

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