Jewish traditions

Shabbat is the perfect opportunity to infuse your home with beauty, elegance, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. With a few design upgrades, you can create an unforgettable Shabbat experience that exudes true beauty and serenity.

From Etrog Jam to Fertility Blessings: Discover the Hidden Benefits of This Unique Fruit Used During Sukkot and Learn How It Can Benefit You All Year

In 1389, the revocation of the Jewish protective status led to a brutal attack on Prague's Jewish quarter during Passover, infamously known as 'The Great Prague Massacre'.

Traveling to sacred sites during festivals required early departures, especially given the harsh winter conditions. Consequently, most journeys took place from Passover to Shavuot.

The Chabad dance at the end of a gathering or during Simchat Torah is known as the "Star Dance": Two chassidim place a hand on each other's shoulders, while the rest position their hands on the "bridge" formed—on either side. The "star" spins to the beat and the rhythm of foot stomps.

Another intriguing expression still used today originates from the Mishnah: 'He placed his money on the deer's antlers.' This means he's risking his funds. But what does this have to do with a deer's antlers?

Today, the 7th of Sivan, we commemorate the yahrzeit of the prophet Hosea ben Beeri, a prophet from the end of the Kingdom of Israel, decades before their exile. Discover 10 fascinating facts about his legacy, and uncover the details of this renowned blessing.

As we meticulously count the days of the Omer, imagine keeping track of a 50-year span!

According to the Mishnah, young women once danced in the vineyards on Yom Kippur. How did this align with the solemnity and rituals of the day?

In Jewish tradition, when the Torah speaks of two entities together with the word 'two,' it's a sign that they are equal. This principle provides fascinating insights into the discussion of the two birds used in the purification of a metzora.

Hoping this year we'll be blessed, and the Messiah will arrive, allowing us to offer the Passover sacrifice in Jerusalem and witness the work of the priests. But how exactly does Passover look in Jerusalem?

This isn't the only word that appears in slightly different forms in various places. We, who believe that every letter in the Torah is precise, trust that everything has a reason, even if we don't always know it.

A beloved staple across the globe, olive oil is celebrated for its health benefits and is steeped in history. This Chanukah, we embrace its health and spiritual virtues.

The social media influencer shared a video of her son offering thanks for his parents, Hashem, and IDF soldiers, touching many online.

Honey is one of the healthiest sweeteners, and its origins are particularly fascinating. Here's everything you wanted to know about honey.

For years, devoted women have been reaching out, sharing tears of gratitude for this transformative tradition. Open your home and heart to host a workshop now.

A song accidentally sung in Motti Zurger's car led an entire family back to their faith. Read the incredible story of this emotional full circle.

Master self-control during meals, prioritizing nourishing foods over indulgence, and you achieve holiness. This is the victory of a sanctified soul over the primal impulses.

Even after Sukkot, you can benefit from the etrog, lulav, myrtle, and willow. Discover their remarkable healing properties.

Some argue that the Western Wall was always a place of prayer without separation. But history tells a different story.