September 28, 2009
Ethnic conflicts are a fact of life and they've been going on for years. The challenge for the new generation is to rise above the differences and make the world a more peaceful...
August 29, 2009
There are a number of steps involved to properly lay tefillin. Learn how to lay tefillin in the traditional way.
August 27, 2009
A shofar is used to perform the Jewish call to worship. It’s traditionally made of a hollowed ram's horn. When buying a shofar, consider your needs.
March 21, 2009
If you or someone you know is celebrating a special occasion, you can write to the White House and request that the president acknowledge the special date with a personalized greeting...
January 18, 2009
Here are some basic guidelines and tips for planning this very special event in your child's life.
January 24, 2008
Learning how to strive for excellence and how to appreciate what comes at the end.
September 20, 2007
Plan a great trip to Israel while keeping your airfare costs as low as possible. Here are tips for travel arrangements, itineraries, packing lists, books to read before you go,...
September 18, 2007
This article will attempt to give some pointers about how a Jew may properly observe the Sabbath according to Jewish tradition.
January 20, 2007
Perhaps now, more than any other time in history, it is easy to determine what foods in the supermarket are kosher. With pre-printed packaging, it is as easy as reading the...
January 8, 2007
Shiksa is Yiddish slang for a woman who is not Jewish. Shiksa is always pejorative, and is most often used in reference to a non-Jewish woman who is partnered with a Jewish man....
December 5, 2006
Creating Hanukkah crafts is a wonderful way to spend some creative time together with your child. Whenever possible, turn first to your child for unique ideas of his own. There's...
November 30, 2006
Playing the dreidel game is a Jewish tradition that the entire family can enjoy together during Hanukkah. If you don't already have a dreidel, visit our article about making...
November 28, 2006
The menorah is the central religious symbol of Hanukkah and such a fundamental symbol in Jewish faith that it appears on Israel's coat of arms.
The origin of the menorah's...
November 25, 2006
Hanukkah is coming and that means... what does that mean? If you're not of the Jewish faith, Hanukkah may mean only a few things: dreidels, menorahs, that Adam Sandler song...
