History of the Mezuzah in 60 seconds

Seven Jewish customs and traditions observed before marriage.

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

"Shema Yisrael, Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Echad." These wordsare the first words in every mezuzah.…

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

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

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

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

Sha'atnez is the term used for clothing made with a mixture of wool and linen fibres. This…

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of…

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

Slow cooked stews dominated Saturday menus in Jewish homes for millennia, in every continent,…

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

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

Tzedakah is from the word meaning righteousness. A tzadek is a righteous person.

Orthodox believe that at Mount Sinai, God gave to Moses not only the written Torah but also…

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

It is often said of Judaism that it is less a faith than it is a way of life. For Judaism…