Tag: Jewish Traditions

Amidst disagreements over Israel and heightened emotions, the Passover Seder offers a platform to navigate differing perspectives and foster empathy.
A guide on how to correctly prepare and arrange the items on the Seder Plate for Passover.
Author Naama Ben-David has created the Unofficial Taylor Swift Haggadah, inspired by her daughter's admiration for the pop icon.
The article discusses adding special touches to enhance the Passover table, including making floral napkin rings with real or faux flowers and an avocado bowl platter presentation with Israeli salad in avocado boats.
Joshua Spinner reflects on a meeting in Rome where a young Roman Jew expressed contentment with complaining about Jewish life for 2,000 years without wanting to change anything, a stark contrast to American ideals of pursuing change.
Hulu's series "We Were the Lucky Ones," based on the book by Georgia Hunter, follows the Kurc family in Poland during the Holocaust.
The Etgar Quiz no 265 tests knowledge on Jewish topics such as the destruction of the Second Bet Hamikdash by the Romans, Israel's second Prime Minister (Moshe Sharet), the significance of tzitzit in relation to keeping all the mitzvot, the concluding prayer of a service (Aleinu), which animals might be kosher (locust), and the number of sedarim in the Mishnah (six).
Exploring the customs and rituals that take place after an Orthodox Jewish wedding, focusing on the tradition of Sheva Brachot.
A video tutorial explaining the four essential Purim Mitzvahs which include hearing the megillah, giving charity to the poor, exchanging gifts of food with friends, and having a festive Purim feast.
The beloved 90s show Rugrats has been rebooted with a new 3D version that continues to incorporate Jewish families and traditions, similar to its original episodes like A Rugrats Passover and A Rugrats Chanukah.
Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Kolakowski, known as the Koblentzer Rebbe, serves as a chaplain at a state prison in Pennsylvania, being the first Jew to hold this position in the state.
The article discusses different approaches to celebrating Purim and managing Purim-related expenses.
Learn how to make delicious Hamantaschen cookies for Purim with this easy step-by-step recipe video featuring traditional Jewish ingredients and instructions.
Exploring how Jewish individuals navigate travel to non-kosher destinations.
Jewish communities are grappling with how to address Chapter Nine of the Book of Esther, a violent chapter in the Purim story where the Jews of ancient Shushan in Persia kill over 75,000 people.
The article discusses ways to engage kids during the reading of the Megillah of Esther, which can feel lengthy and challenging for young audiences.
Gramercy Typewriter Company, Manhattan's last-standing typewriter store, has been operating since 1932 and is currently owned by Paul and Jay Schweitzer, a Jewish father-son duo continuing the family business.
Noah Feldman's new book, "To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People," delves into the complexities of being Jewish in America today amidst various disagreements within the Jewish community.
Celebrating the Ultimate Wedding Experience, the text describes a unique event where ten IDF combat soldier weddings were synchronized and held simultaneously in one hall in Tel Aviv.
In 1967, during the film "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Julie Andrews sang a Yiddish song at a Jewish wedding scene in a story set in the 1920s.
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel.
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has composed a special prayer for the complete and swift recovery of King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis.
The Talmud offers advice on sex that challenges common stereotypes about religion being anti-sex.
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux, known for their appearance on the reality show Love Is Blind, have announced that they are expecting their first child together.