- Kippahs: Origins of this Jewish Custom
By: Adam Florence - Sep 24, 2009
The Jewish Kippah is often thought of as being a requirement in the Jewish community. This however is very much so not the case. The Kippah is...
- The Jewish Kippah Clearly Explained
By: Adam Florence - Sep 24, 2009
A Jewish kippah is the skull cap worn by most Jewish people. As the small type hat that goes right on the top of the head and serves as a reminder...
- Kosher Wine and The Jewish Festivals (Holidays)
By: Adam Florence - Jul 14, 2009
Kosher wine and Jewish traditions do not sound too familiar but it has a deep relationship with the Jews.
- Hanukkah: The Jewish Holiday of Spiritual Triumph
By: Adam Florence - Jul 14, 2009
Hanukkah otherwise known as the festival of lights is the most celebrated Jewish holiday. This holiday is celebrated in the month of December and...
- Kippahs: The Jewish Traditional Head Covering (Judaica)
By: Adam Florence - Jun 17, 2009
Jew in a suit will probably be sporting a kippah. Talk of "kippah" or a "yarmulke" and we are talking about the same in Hebrew and in Yiddish. In...
- Sukkah: The Jewish Home for Sukkot (Judaica)
By: Adam Florence - Jun 16, 2009
When the holiday season or the "Sukkot" arrives, the permanent construction takes a back seat and most people of the Jewish faith are literally...
- The Hebrew Kippah: Jewish Skullcap (Judaica)
By: Adam Florence - Jun 15, 2009
The Kippah represent that G-d is always above and around the individual. A person shouldn't feel that he is alone in this world but that He is...
- Sukkot and The Meaning of The Etrog
By: Adam Florence - Jun 11, 2009
The Jewish Sukkot festival commences on the fifth day after "Yom Kippur" and lasts for seven days. The word Sukkot literally means "booths", which...
- A Mistaken Prayer
By: Billy Kite - May 12, 2009
Does a prayer a prayer need to be repeated, if the intentions were appropriate.
- The Obligation of Prayer
By: Billy Kite - Mar 18, 2009
There are times one is obligated to avoid prayer. When it comes to helping other, we need to prioritize.
- Jewish Holidays: Times For Celebration And Observance
By: Art Gib - Feb 4, 2009
Many Americans are not very familiar with the most popular Jewish holidays in our country. Here's a quick guide to the best known times of...
- Interfaith Marriages: Should I Convert?
By: Art Gib - Feb 3, 2009
Do you have a spouse who is Jewish and you are not? When couples choose to enter into an interfaith marriage, they don't always think through the...
- Basics of the Jewish Faith
By: Art Gib - Jan 14, 2009
While nearly one third of the population of the world is considered Jewish or has Jewish ancestry, Judaism is a religion not understood very well...
- The Jewish Family - A Question of Conversion
By: Art Gib - Jan 3, 2009
If you're thinking of converting to Judaism, the process and requirements are quite different depending on which "denomination" you are looking at:...
- Importance of Family in Judaism: How Far Does It Go?
By: Art Gib - Dec 31, 2008
The importance of family in Judaism is well established through the principles they adhere to. The importance of family in Judaism is even further...
- Orthodox Jewish Marriage: Man and Woman Make Each Complete
By: Art Gib - Dec 4, 2008
Orthodox Jewish marriage is highly bounded by Judaism. Traditionally, Judaism defines an ideal marriage as a union of man and woman--wherein, a...
- The Menorah: An Enduring Symbol Of Faith
By: Art Gib - Dec 3, 2008
Introduction: The Menorah is more than a holiday decoration; it is an ancient symbol of the faith and endurance of the Jewish people.
- Time To Plan A New York Bar Mitzvah - Bat Mitzvah!
By: Clive Calvin - Nov 26, 2008
Learn how to make your Bar/Bat Mitzvah memorable and how it can be easy to plan so you do not get overwhelmed. You can get not only get through it,...
- Keeping Your Family Eternal in Judaism
By: Art Gib - Oct 29, 2008
The family unit is a vitally important part of the Jewish faith. Commitment to family is second only to one's commitment to G-d and the laws He has...
- What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding: A Quick Guide for Non-Jews and New Converts
By: Art Gib - Oct 28, 2008
A Jewish marriage is ripe with ancient traditions and sacred ceremonies that can seem quite foreign to non-Jews, those who are new converts, or...
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