tradition

Every Tisha B'av, they arrive at the Western Wall, donning shirts featuring two photos — one of an elderly woman, the other of a young girl. They peel watermelons, cut cucumbers, and prepare 'Lachas Soup' with a secret recipe. Eric Navon went to meet them and returned both excited and surprised.

How did a historical event become so deeply embedded in the consciousness of a nation for thousands of years? And what is the connection between honoring parents and transmitting the Torah from generation to generation?

When a rabbi had an intriguing proposal for the Abulafia Bakery, it led to a unique tradition that's been kept yearly since 1969. Read how closing for Passover became a source of abundance and blessing.

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Why is there a custom to bake challah shaped like a key for the Shabbat following Passover?

A genetic study finds a common gene among Kohanim, spanning Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and other Jewish communities. 70-80% share this gene, unlike any other population.