Worship Rituals in Judaism
These articles focus on worship and rituals in Judaism, such as kaparot, havdalah, mezuzot and more.
What are Tzitzit?
What is the Tallit - tallis - that Jews wear during prayer services?Why does Jews wear tzitzit - fringes or tassels?
What is the Tallit - tallis - that Jews wear during prayer services?Why does Jews wear tzitzit - fringes or tassels?
What is a Kohen?
What are Tefillin, or phylacteries, that Jews wear during morning prayers?
What are Tefillin, or phylacteries, that Jews wear during morning prayers?
Kaparot
Kaparot is an ancient and mystical custom connected to the Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
Kaparot is an ancient and mystical custom connected to the Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
Havdalah
Havdalah is a brief ceremony that marks the end of the Shabbath. Anyone looking to practice more Jewish rituals should consider havdalah. The ceremony is short, simple, sweet and spiritual.
Havdalah is a brief ceremony that marks the end of the Shabbath. Anyone looking to practice more Jewish rituals should consider havdalah. The ceremony is short, simple, sweet and spiritual.
Mezuzah
What is a mezuzah? Why hang a mezuzah? How is a mezuzah hung? Which blessing is recited when hanging a mezuzah?
What is a mezuzah? Why hang a mezuzah? How is a mezuzah hung? Which blessing is recited when hanging a mezuzah?