Jewish Life

How to sit Shiva

The thought of death always makes people uneasy and uncomfortable. In Judaism, sitting Shiva is a week long period of mourning done immediately after the funeral of a close relative. Close relative includes the father, mother, siblings, sons, daughters and spouse, they assume the role of “Halakhic” from the Hebrew word, which means mourner.In Jewish laws and customs, certain traditions ...

Men and women dating over fifties

Age is always an issue when it comes to love, some people might say it’s not a big deal, but it is. Especially if the person you’re interested in is not your peer. The good thing about the issues of the heart is that, you can never be too young or too old to experience it, like they say, it ...

Jewish Living: Sabbath

The word Sabbath derives from the Hebrew Shabbat which means to cease or stop. It was derived first in the Biblical entries of Genesis, telling the story of the seven days of Creation. Sabbath is observed as the seventh day of the week, on which we are required to rest, in remembrance of the creation of the universe by God ...

Divorced moms and dads

Putting an end to a marriage is very intricate for most husbands and wives to do. Many former couples to be, find it a burden to process papers and attend hearings that cost a huge sums of money, the tormenting feeling, seeing the children having to choose between mom and dad, and it’s very challenging for both to do so ...

The Afikoman for the Passover Seder

Afikoman which means “that which comes after” or “dessert,” is half of the piece of matzo which is broken at the early stage of the Passover Seder. This is set aside and is eaten as dessert after meal.Back in the era of the First and Second Temples, the afikoman was the last thing eaten during the Passover Seder. It also ...

A Healthy Passover Meal

Who says you can’t enjoy Passover even if you are on a diet. Preparing for a healthy Passover Seder meal is easy with these simple steps:Instead of meat, serve fish. Fish makes a perfect main course. It is high in protein and less in fats and cholesterol. You can serve Cereal-coated Fish Fillet or Fish with Lemon-Egg Sauce. You can ...

Best Gifts for the Jewish Mom

Your mom is celebrating her birthday and you have no idea what to give her. She seems to have everything she needs.Every mom’s birthday is a perfect time to express the love and appreciation you have for your mother. More often than not, Jewish gifts specifically made for moms are hard to find but with a little creativity, you will ...

Jewish Cooking: Homemade Lox

Jewish cooking is a mix of cooking styles from many cultures (Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Spanish, German and Eastern European). One favorite Jewish dish is lox (cured salmon fillet). Lox is usually served on a bagel and is served with cream cheese and capers. Lox was introduced to the United States by Eastern European Jewish immigrants. Here’s a simple lox recipe ...

Jewish Shiva: the first seven days of mourning

Shiva is a week long period of mourning done immediately after the funeral of a close relative which includes the father, mother, siblings, sons, daughters and spouse; they assume the role of “Halakhic” from the Hebrew word, which means mourner.Shiva is simply the Hebrew word for seven. The seven-day period of mourning gives the person grieving time to reflect and ...

Traditional Jewish ceremonies

Baby naming ceremoniesEvery individual is born different. They say that no two individuals are alike, twins may look identical, but not everything about them is the same. But what’s special and unique about each and every one of us, is our names. One of the most exciting times for a parent is naming their babies. In the Jewish tradition, baby ...

Jewish Marriage Tradition: The Seven Blessings

A traditional Jewish wedding includes the recitation of the Sheva Brachot. This is also known as birkot Nesium which are seven blessings for the couple as part of nissuin. These blessings are recited by a Hazzan or Rabbi or the wedding guests. This is said over a cup of wine which is passed to the person saying the blessing.Barukh atah ...

Jewish Traditions and the Bar Mitzvah

In Judaism, the Bar Mitzvah is an important time in a Jewish man’s life when he is given his own Jewish identity and his coming of age is celebrated. During this important time in a Jewish boy’s life, it is important to consolidate Jewish traditions into the Bar Mitzvah.Give the boy a tallit or Jewish prayer shawl that he can ...

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