Jewish Prayers and Worship
A guide to Jewish prayers and services, as well as important rituals like putting on tefillin or lighting Shabbat candles.
The Priestly Blessing
What does Judaism's Priestly Blessing and Star Trek's Vulcan Greeting have in common?
What does Judaism's Priestly Blessing and Star Trek's Vulcan Greeting have in common?
What is Havdalah?
An introduction to havdalah, a beautiful ritual that brings Shabbat to an end.
An introduction to havdalah, a beautiful ritual that brings Shabbat to an end.
Separating Challah
Today "challah" refers to the bread eaten on Shabbat and holidays. Originally "challah" refered to the small piece of dough that was set aside for the kohen (priest) when making bread (Numbers 15:20).
Today "challah" refers to the bread eaten on Shabbat and holidays. Originally "challah" refered to the small piece of dough that was set aside for the kohen (priest) when making bread (Numbers 15:20).
Shehechiyanu Blessing
Judaism's Shehechiyanu blessing thanks God for sustaining our lives so we could experience this moment of joy. Learn more about why and when this Jewish blessing of appreciation for the gift of life is recited.
Judaism's Shehechiyanu blessing thanks God for sustaining our lives so we could experience this moment of joy. Learn more about why and when this Jewish blessing of appreciation for the gift of life is recited.
Mourner's Kaddish
The Mourner's Kaddish expresses the mourner's love of God and acceptance of God's will, even while the mourner is feeling great loss and sorrow over the death of a loved one.
The Mourner's Kaddish expresses the mourner's love of God and acceptance of God's will, even while the mourner is feeling great loss and sorrow over the death of a loved one.