Jewish Life
Women’s Tallit – Reexamining the Tradition
Although many Jewish women today wear women’s tallit, it is not a practice that is approved by everyone in the Jewish community. Women are not required to keep time bound commandments and therefore they are not required to wear the tallit. However many non-Orthodox and Reformed synagogues allow both men and women to read from the Torah as well as ...
Read Morewomens tallit the proper way to wear a tallit
Womens Tallit – The Proper Way to Wear a Tallit Few women wore tallit in the early times but the practice of wearing the prayer shawl gained in popularity among female Jews as the years went by. Womens tallit comes in a variety of colors and designs that appeal to an array of feminine styles. Many women receive their first ...
Read Morewedding kiddush cup a kiddush cup for a very special day
Wedding Kiddush Cup – A Kiddush Cup for a Very Special Day Kiddush cups are a very important piece of the Jewish religion. They are used to honor the mitzvah and the reciting of the Kiddush is important in every Jewish home. But a day like a wedding deserves a remarkable wedding Kiddush cup, not just your ordinary one that ...
Read Moretzedakah and jewish obligation
Tzedakah and Jewish Obligation Tzedakah is an important aspect in Judaism. It is a Hebrew word for charity (giving assistance, helping people who are in need, sharing our blessings to poor people). The idea of charity or Tzedakah in Judaism is different from how most people view charity. In Judaism, giving to people in need is a sign of righteousness ...
Read MoreTracing Your Jewish Genealogy
Tracing your Jewish genealogy can be a complicated task but it always feels good to know where you came from and to learn about your family’s history. Because of many years of Jewish migration, most Jews nowadays do not know where to begin their search. Start your search within your family. Talk to your parents and grandparents about details of ...
Read Moretips in welcoming non jewish guests to a jewish wedding
Tips in Welcoming Non-Jewish Guests to a Jewish Wedding Are you having a Jewish wedding and inviting some non-Jewish friends over? Traditional Jewish weddings are in many ways different to other types of weddings so it is important to do every effort to make them feel comfortable during the occasion. Here are some tips to make your non-Jewish friends welcome ...
Read Moretips in planning your shabbat menu
Tips in Planning Your Shabbat Menu Shabbat or Sabbath is one of the most popular Jewish observances. Shabbat is observed a few minutes before sunset every Friday until a few minutes after the first three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. This Jewish observance is considered a festive day and a festive meal are traditionally eaten. Here are ...
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The Traditional Jewish Wedding Meal As in other Jewish celebrations, Jewish weddings involve festive meals. The food served during the wedding reception will mainly depend on the ethnic origin and historical backgrounds of the Bride and Groom. Know your historical background. Ashkenazi Jews are of European origin and their menu traditionally composes of meats, roast potatoes and vegetables. Sephardic Jews, ...
Read Morethe three weeks naaleh
The Three Weeks The gemara relates the story of Rabbi Akiva who was walking with several sages when they saw a fox emerge from the site of the destroyed Beit Hamikdash. The Chatam Sofer explains that a fox represents crafty slyness. In exile, we are less afraid of physical death and more afraid of our oppressors’ devious use of enticement ...
Read Morethe process of koshering the beef
The Process of Koshering the Beef For a food to be kosher, it has to conform to the regulations of the Jewish Halakhic law. These rules form the basic aspect of Kashrut or the Jewish dietary laws. It is of Jewish practice to make sure that no unclean and impure foods enter our body. Beef can be consumed only if ...
Read Morethe purpose of sitting shiva
The Purpose of Sitting Shiva Shiva is the Jewish period of mourning observed the first week after the funeral of a parent, spouse, sibling, or child. From the time of death until the conclusion of the funeral, the primary focus and concern is on the care of the deceased and the burial preparations. Once shiva begins, the focus shifts to ...
Read Morethe process of koshering a chicken
The Process of Koshering a Chicken Slaughtering animal following Jewish laws is a skill that requires in-depth knowledge of the Jewish Dietary Laws. Koshering a slaughtered animal is considered by many as the most humane way of killing animals. To become a kosher butcher, one must practice and learn this skill very well for a couple of years before becoming ...
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