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What Is the Behemoth? 19 Oct 2012 | 02:10 am
Though Halloween isn't a Jewish holiday, with all the spooky fun going on in October now seems the perfect time to learn about Jewish mythical beasts and superstitions. First up: the Behemoth. ... R...
Halloween: To Celebrate Or Not to Celebrate? 12 Oct 2012 | 03:16 am
It's October and as far as emails in my inbox go, that always means one thing: lots of questions about Halloween and whether or not it is OK for Jews to celebrate the holiday. :) ... Read Full Post
Simchat Torah 2012 8 Oct 2012 | 09:21 pm
Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. During the year, a specific portion of the Torah is read every week and on Simchat Torah the final p...
Why Do We Wave the Lulav and Etrog on Sukkot? 5 Oct 2012 | 11:47 am
There are three major traditions associated with the celebration of Sukkot: building a sukkah, eating in the sukkah and waving the lulav and etrog. The lulav and etrog are actually four different kind...
Albert Einstein Quotes 30 Sep 2012 | 02:30 pm
Albert Einstein was a German-born Jewish theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His contributions to science revolutionized our understanding of physics and the universe. During...
How to Build a Sukkah for Sukkot 28 Sep 2012 | 01:38 am
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur may be behind us, but that doesn't mean the holiday season is over. A mere four days after Yom Kippur comes Sukkot, an eight-day harvest festival also known as "The Feast ...
Have An Easy Fast 25 Sep 2012 | 11:15 pm
Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar and begins today at sundown. Also known as "The Day of Atonement," during this holiday Jews focus on teshuvah (repentance), prayer and fasting. The...
How to Prepare for the Yom Kippur Fast 21 Sep 2012 | 02:26 pm
If you haven't started preparing for the Yom Kippur fast yet, there's still time. From cutting back on caffeine and focusing on complex carbs, to preparing a balanced seudat mafseket (final meal befor...
The Meaning of Kol Nidre on Yom Kippur 20 Sep 2012 | 01:52 pm
Kol Nidre is an ancient legal formulation that means "All Vows." During its recitation a person asks God to annul any promises that may have been unintentionally made to God (not to other people) duri...
L'Shanah Tovah 16 Sep 2012 | 01:50 pm
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, begins today at sundown and if you're wondering how to wish fellow Jews and Jewish friends a "Happy New Year" here's the answer: "L'Shanah Tovah." L'Shanah Tovah li...
