Shofar and Blessings

A chupah is a large covering that is often used at weddings to cover the bride and groom.

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

Although the early history of the calendar is not clear, most scholars believe that the present…

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

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

Shiva is a weeklong mourning period following the burial of an immediate relative in a Jewish…

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

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

Thousands of Jewish communities around the world came together for Havdallah. Watch Netanel…

Throughout the ages the Jewish people have been extremely careful to honor the name of God.…

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

As many readers know, there are videos on Shalom Adventure to help you learn Hebrew, but what…

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

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

Is it permissible for a woman to wear a Tallit? Many Orthodox authorities rule it out because…

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

When reading sometimes it is helpful to have something to guide us so we don’t skip a line of…

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