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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest of all Jewish holidays. Lasting from 30 minutes before sundown until just after nightfall the next day, Yom Kippur is the time...
Conversion to Judaism or becoming Jewish is very different than choosing to change or become apart of any other religion. Judaism is more than just a religion. It is a culture, faith, religion,...
Jewish weddings can vary a great deal depending on whether the bride and groom are Orthodox, Conservative or Reform in their beliefs. But there are some important Jewish traditions that many...
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, commemorates the Jews' exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. It ranks as one of the most important and beloved of all Jewish holidays, and it's definitely the...
Traditionally, a Jewish family will give a child an English name and a Hebrew name, with most of the Hebrew names stemming from the Bible. The following steps will direct you to the meanings and...
Jewish law requires that close relatives of a deceased person sit shiva for seven days and sets forth very detailed instructions for their conduct. Visitors to the house of mourning also are...
Jewish wedding ceremonies traditionally take place under a huppah, or special canopy, which is held up by four poles and represents the presence of God as well as the couple's future home. It also...
If you've never been to a synagogue, you might not know how to behave respectfully while in a Jewish house of worship. But the etiquette in a Jewish synagogue isn't all that different from most...
Being Jewish in December is not easy. Imagine being bombarded by constant Christmas music, ads, and the constant Merry Christmas. How do you survive the barrage if you're Jewish?
If you have some knowledge about your great-grandparents and grandparents, you can write a book about your family history.
If you’re looking for Orthodox Jewish singles, it can be pretty difficult to find them at times. This is especially true if you’re not involved in your local Jewish community where you would get...
We look at a lot of the religious feast and festivals of the Old Testament as “Jewish feast” and obsolete festivals. And, pretty much ... they are. As a New Testament Christian I'm not bound...
Sundown December 11th will bring Jews, their families and invited friends to celebrate Hanukkah the celebration of the “Festival of Lights.” They begin the eight days of lighting the Menorah,...
Rosh Hashana, which marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, is considered to be one of the holiest holidays in the Jewish calendar.
While the religious ceremony is the most important part of any bar or bat mitzvah, the celebration that follows should also be a memorable occasion for your child or grandchild. Here are some...
Tell a non-Jewish kid about Hanukkah, and watch his eyes light up: “You get presents for eight days in a row? What an awesome deal!” However, there are very few Jewish households where kids...
Orthodox or Observant Judaism is a religion of action and discipline. But because it is so disciplined, it is also very hard to convert to such a lifestyle. It's a tough process, but here are some...
Because Judaism is one of the oldest religions on earth—and because this monotheistic faith didn’t sit well with the ancient empires of Rome and Persia—Jewish people have been expelled from their...
Jews have a long history of using meditation for spiritual enlightenment, dating back at least as far as the writing of the Torah's Book of Genesis. In modern times, Jews and non-Jews alike have...
There are three main sects of Judaism (Reformed, Conservative and Orthodox) but the Orthodox tradition varies greatly from the other two. Only the most committed Jew will typically practice...
Judaism, rooted in its rich history of rabbinical tradition, and its belief in one God (first recorded monotheistic religion), and Christianity, based off of the belief in Jesus Christ (Yeshua)...
Jewish tradition calls on guests to entertain the bride and groom by dancing at their wedding. The circle dance, or hora, is a traditional and favorite selection for brides and grooms around the...
“Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay…” Even if you’re not Jewish, the odds are that this catchy little song has gotten stuck in your head at least once—and even if you are Jewish, you...
Keeping kosher may seem complex, but the concept is simple: It means complying with kashrut, the body of Jewish law set forth in the Torah that stipulates what foods Jews may and may not eat and...
It can be a real challenge to find a compatible partner who also shares your religious beliefs, but if finding a Jewish mate is important to you, there are lots of resources to help you in the...
Keeping kosher means far more than swearing off bacon. The Jewish dietary laws, called kashruth, require that food be grown, harvested and cooked in adherence with the kosher way. For instance,...
Mazel tov! You have a beautiful boy--and eight days to plan a bris (also called a Brith Milah), when the baby is circumcised and receives his Hebrew name. A bris is one of the rare Jewish...
You wear many hats as a rabbi. You have the prestige and responsibility of being a spiritual and civic leader, as well as a scholar and a therapist. You lead religious services; perform bar and...
Many people are interested in learning more about the Jewish faith and visiting synagogues without feeling the need to convert to Judaism. However, many others feel attracted to Jewish observance...
A favorite pastime of many Jewish people is guessing which famous actors, sports figures, politicians and other celebrities share their religious heritage. This isn't always easy. In years past,...
In many communities, Hebrew School teachers (particularly young ones) are in high demand. If you have some formal Jewish learning beyond your Bar of Bat Mitzvah, are still in college, are a...
Judaism follows very strict guidelines based on the Torah and other religious texts. One of the regulations in these texts prohibits followers from defacing or deforming their bodies via tattoos,...
Judaism is a diverse culture whose sects are often separated by how strictly they adhere to Jewish tradition. In some Jewish denominations, all males always cover their heads at all times, while...
So you want to become Jewish? Well, you're not alone. While there are about 5.6 million Jews in America (representing roughly 1.5 percent of the population), more than 200,000 of them are...
Each of the foods eaten at the start of a Passover seder is emblematic of the Jews' slavery in Egypt and their exodus to freedom. Read on to discover what each food symbolizes.
Jewish dietary laws forbid practicing Jews to eat, own or derive any benefit from chametz (prohibited food) during Passover. The process of avoiding the outlawed substances can be pretty tricky,...
Many modern funeral rituals have their roots in ancient traditions. Whatever beliefs your loved one held, and even if they are different from the rest of the family's, a dignified send-off...
A bris wouldn't be a true Jewish ceremony without being followed by food and celebration with friends and family. In fact, the Talmud commands parents to celebrate the bris with a meal! Post-bris...
A bris ceremony is a sacred and beloved tradition of the Jewish faith. Families engage a mohel, a specially trained person who is often a rabbi, to perform the actual circumcision. But the bris is...
Most people enjoy the chance to tell a joke, even if it's at their own expense. In fact, the funniest joke to tell is often the one that pokes fun at one's own ethnic group or a custom commonly...
A Jewish scribe (or "sofer") writes mezuzahs, scrolls of bible verse that hang on the doorposts of Jewish homes and Torah scrolls for reading in synagogues. A sofer writes marriage contracts and...
If you're Jewish, you may receive many beautiful wedding gifts, but the item you and your spouse may treasure the most is your ketubah. What formerly was a simple Jewish marriage contract signed...
God gave Moses the ten commandments that everyone follows until this day but the dietary laws it seems has gone to the wayside. Why? Many people think that the dietary laws were meant for Jewish...
Whether you are looking for a date or just to make friends who share your religious background, meeting other young, Jewish professionals is fairly easy to do in New York City, provided you know...
Many people think of men in black suits and hats and women in long black skirts when they hear the term "Orthodox Judaism." In fact, Orthodox Judaism is a general term that refers to many...
A mohel, or moyel, is a certified Jewish man who performs ritual circumcisions in the Brit Milah celebration after a Jewish baby boy is born. It is performed 8 days after the boy is born and is a...
The Jewish memorial prayer service, known as the Yizkor service, is both solemn and powerful. It is a public service of remembrance for deceased members of the Jewish community. A practice which...
The history of Judaism dates back thousands of years as chronicled in the Old Testament of the Bible. The actual state of Israel, which is the only Jewish country in the world, dates back only to...
Many of us have grown up hearing about the Bible, the Old Testament and the stories of the Jewish people and their laws. We can go to the store and see products listed as Kosher for the Jewish...
When returning to our roots, it's not unusual to feel disconnected at first. Here's how to work through that.
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