Articles Index
What Is the Origin of Brit Milah (Bris)?
Learn more about the origins of the brit milah (bris), which is an important Jewish ritual that takes place eight days after a baby boy is born.
What Is Simchat Torah?
Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar.
Sukkot - What Is Sukkot?
Sukkot, also known as the Festival of Booths, is a Jewish harvest holiday that falls five days after Yom Kippur.
Introduction to Yom Kippur
In introduction to Yom Kippur, one of the Jewish High Holy Days.
What Is a Shofar?
The shofar is a Jewish instrument most often made from a ram’s horn, though it can also be made from the horn of a sheep or goat. It makes a trumpet-like sound and is traditionally blown on Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year.
Introduction to Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. It falls once a year during the month of Tishrei and occurs ten days before Yom Kippur.
Does the Star of David Have Religious Significance in Judaism?
Learn more about the origin and meaning of the Star of David.
What Is Tisha B'Av?
Tisha B'Av is a Jewish day of mourning - and a fast day - that commemorates the destruction of the two Temples.
What Does It Mean For Jews to Be the Chosen People?
A look at different interpretations of what it means for Jews to be the Chosen People.
What Was the Great Revolt?
The Great Revolt was the first of three major Jewish rebellions against the Romans. It eventually resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.
What Is Tashlich?
Tashlich is a ritual that traditionally takes place on the first day of Rosh HaShanah.
What Is a Hamsa?
A hamsa is an amulet shaped like a hand, with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the “evil eye” and is a popular motif in both Jewish and Middle Eastern jewelry.
How to Be a Mensch
"Mensch" is a Yiddish word that means a person of integrity. In this article learn about four Jewish values that can help us each become a modern-day mensch.
What Is Shavuot?
Learn about the origins of Shavuot as well as modern day customs for celebrating this holiday.
What Is Counting the Omer?
Learn what it means to count the Omer and how this tradition is based on an ancient Jewish custom.
What is Tu B’Shvat?
An introduction to the ancient holiday of Tu B'Shvat, which is the Jewish New Year for the Trees.
What is Havdalah?
An introduction to havdalah, a beautiful ritual that brings Shabbat to an end.