Author: Emmett Stone
Passover, or Pesach, is a significant festival in Judaism, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Central to the Passover Seder, the…
The Fast of Esther, observed on the 13th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, stands out among the plethora of Jewish fast days. While most…
Hebrew, like all Semitic languages, uses a system of three-letter roots that are then modified to form words. It’s a little bit like how “swim; swam;…
Birkat Kohanim, also known as the Blessing of the Priests, holds a significant place in Judaism, tracing its origins to the Torah. This sacred ritual, associated…
Purim, the joyous Jewish festival commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people from the evil Haman, is a time for celebration, costumes, and delicious treats. While…
You may have heard of baal tashchit before, the commandment to not waste, but what does that really mean? Can you replace an old pair of…
The tradition of wearing costumes on Purim finds its roots in the enigmatic nature of the Purim story itself. Megillat Esther recounts a narrative filled with…
Everyone knows the 10 plagues in Egypt before the Israelites were able to leave. What many people do not usually understand however, is that many of…
You may have heard of a figure known as Lilith who was Adam’s first wife, but who was not subserviant to him such that God created…
The Jewish calendar is a lunisolar calendar that combines lunar months with solar years, providing a means to synchronize the two systems. This intricate system has…