Facts in Judaism

How Everyday Berachot (Blessings) Connect Us to the Divine and Shape Our World

A comprehensive guide to the Mishnah, the compilation of traditional Jewish law

Understanding the mitzvah of tzitzit and its significance in reminding us of our spiritual commitments.

Jewish law teaches that saving a life overrides almost every commandment—even Shabbat and Yom Kippur prohibitions.

Why this rare cow holds the key to ritual cleansing and why it’s so hard to find

The deep meaning, structure, and customs of the Jewish ritual that marks the transition from holiness to weekday

The special role of the Kohanim, their unique mitzvot and how they continue their legacy today.

What Is Pidyon Haben, Who Is Obligated, and Why This Commandment Is Rooted in Ancient Redemption

A synagogue is where Jews gather to pray together. With a minyan of ten men, we can say special prayers and read from the Torah.

A quiet, powerful prayer we say standing with our feet together, connecting to Hashem with praise, requests and thanks during Shacharit, Mincha and Ma'ariv.

At its core, Kaddish is a call for the sanctification of God’s name and the revelation of His kingship in the world that underscores our yearning for redemption.

A Jewish male who reaches the age of 13 is considered a Bar Mitzvah and is obligated in all of the commandments

How should we celebrate our birthdays? Is a birthday a "lucky day?" And what's the connection to Amalek? Tiki Bracha set out to explore the significance of birthdays in Judaism and came back with some surprising conclusions.

Netilat Yadayim is the rabbinic commandment to purify your hands by pouring water on them