tradition

Zalman left the castle delighted, planning which mezuzah he would buy for the bishop, imagining his future. Yet, upon reaching home, his wife posed a simple question: "Is it permissible to sell a mezuzah to a non-Jew?"

Explore the history and mystery of stones supposedly falling from the sky, with insights from ancient texts to modern discoveries.

When millions of people pass down a shared testimony from their ancestors, carried on through generations, it is this collective memory that validates our sacred texts.

Throughout history, people have worshiped in unexpected ways. But what compels one to bow to the dust beneath their feet?

Our ancestors dedicated their lives to preserving every letter and punctuation in the Scriptures, and indeed, their precision delivers the stories exactly as they were meant to be told.

For generations, Jewish people have recognized circumcision as a sacred covenant. Other cultures see it differently, often as sheer endurance of pain.

While many cultures have foundational figures, they often exist simultaneously. In contrast, the Jewish tradition honors three generations: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This article explores why all three are essential as patriarchs of the Jewish people.

The Talmud mentions an area feared for its idolatrous sanctity, possibly mixed with the lost tribes. This region is in present-day Afghanistan.

Abraham rejected the idea of division, a concept that seemed undeniable to all of the world at his time, to which kings, priests, elders, and scholars were beholden.

Aaron was commanded in Parshat Behaalotcha to light the Menorah in the Tabernacle, morning and evening. While we often picture the Menorah with curved branches, was that its true appearance?

The concept of 'Flavor Equals Substance' often symbolizes a deep examination of a topic, but its origins lie in a fascinating Jewish legal principle.

Can lost luxuries define a person's needs for charity? In a post-war story, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv ztz"l confronts this challenging question, offering a modern take on traditional charity values.

We traditionally perform Brit Milah on the eighth day after birth. But why this specific timing? There's a deep connection between the number eight and the divine plan encoded in the Torah.

From refusing to contribute to the Golden Calf to supporting the building of the Tabernacle, Jewish women have shown extraordinary generosity. Discover how their legacy of giving has continued across generations.

Could ancient texts from over 2,000 years ago hold scientific truths about the stars that modern science has only recently uncovered? Join us on this fascinating exploration.

Elders in China resist modern technology, continuing to use traditional methods for vegetable cutting.

A deep sense of alienation, establishment in the world of media, and working for the Likud campaign. Yaara Zarad, journalist for Channel 20 and Galei Israel, shares in a first interview about her closeness to a life of Torah and mitzvot, and reveals the act by a scout leader that caused her to suddenly leave the movement.

We're just at the fourth candle, but don't say we didn't tell you: this custom works. Another couple shares their private miracle after following this tradition. Watch the moving video.

Rabbi Avraham Inbaram of the Ethiopian Community in Netanya was one of the early immigrants from Ethiopia. In a captivating conversation, he shares the customs of Ethiopia, the traditions they hold, and his decision to become a rabbi despite all the challenges.

What exactly is Jewish humor, and what makes it unique? A fascinating analysis of different types of Jewish humor, along with jokes that will make you laugh out loud.