Jewish Swag; 7 Ways to Adorn Your Home Like a Mensch

Hey! What’s That Thing On Your Head?

What is a yarmulke and why do Jewish people wear it?

 

What is the Significance of the Kippah?

Uncovering the deeper meaning of this Jewish symbol.

Why Do Jews Wear a Kippah (Yamaka)?

4 ways wearing a kippah is like a wedding ring.

Learn about the Mezuzah

The mezuzah is hung on the doorpost as a subtle reminder about our values every time we enter and exit our homes.

Mezuzah: Prayer, Placement & Meaning

Why Kiss the Mezuzah?

How the mezuzah provides a daily connection to spirituality.

Tzitzit: Meaning, Symbolism, & How To Wear Tzitzit

Looking to gain some meta-physical "fringe" benefits? Read on to learn about Tzitzit. Discover its meaning, symbolism, and much more.

What are Tefillin?

All about those powerful black boxes, placed on the head and arm.

Judaism and Tattoos

Even though you can get buried in a Jewish cemetery if you have one, there are a number of compelling reasons why the Torah prohibits tattoos.

ABCs of Kosher

Which animals are kosher? How must kosher food be prepared? And why keep kosher in the first place?

What Makes Food Kosher?

A basic primer on Judaism’s laws of keeping kosher.

Why Do Jews Eat Kosher?

Keeping kosher offers a variety of spiritual and practical benefits.

Isn't Water Kosher?

Kosher symbols are everywhere: on sugar, coffee... even spring water. Do these products really need kosher supervision?

Philosophy of Food

Medicine for the body or salve for the soul?

What Is A Synagogue?: Meaning, Laws, & Traditions

Maximizing the experience in God's house of prayer.

The Obligation to Return a Lost Object

"Finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a Jewish concept.

Who is the Messiah?

And how will we recognize him when he comes?

What Is the Jewish Calendar?

The Jewish calendar is a sophisticated, accurate system that has been in use for millennia. It’s also an important tool for spiritual growth.

What Is Rosh Chodesh (The New Month)?

Like the moon, the Jewish people will rise up again and light up the night.

The Secret of the Jewish Leap Year

The intricate science and philosophy behind reconciling the lunar and solar calendars can leave one speechless.

Judaism, Nature and the Environment

A comprehensive overview on the Jewish view of Nature and the human being’s responsibility to the environment.

How to Convert to Judaism

Judaism isn’t into proselytizing. But if you’re interested in becoming Jewish, here’s the lowdown on conversion.

Life is Sacred: Euthanasia and Judaism

The Torah does not regard personal autonomy as unlimited. We are not free to do with our bodies whatever we see fit.

Judaism and Suicide

Judaism regards the taking of one's life as abhorrent and tantamount to murder. The preservation of life has always been regarded as a cardinal value.

Kosher Speech

What comes out of one's mouth is as important as what goes in.

Gossip: The Triple Murder Threat

Gossip can be more powerful than biological weapons.

Stopping Lashon Hara

A primer on how to raise our children to look at the positive and speak well about others.

Judging Others - And Yourself

We should always give others – and ourselves – the benefit of the doubt.

Judaism and Cosmetic Surgery

It’s easy to dismiss cosmetic surgery as an exercise in vanity. But that isn’t the Jewish approach.

Wool and Linen = Shatnez

A practical guide to keeping your clothes kosher.

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