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Everyone knows that on Hanukkah , the first night the menorah has one candle, then two the next day and so on until there are 8…
There are five holidays that were established in the time of Moshe, commanded by God, with a few other important days connected to them: Rosh Hashanah,…
The Torah, Talmud, and Midrash are replete with references to fantastical creatures that capture the imagination and convey profound theological and moral lessons. Among these creatures,…
The Seven Noahide Laws, or Sheva Mitzvot B’nei Noach, are a set of universal moral principles that, according to Jewish tradition, were given by God to…
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…
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…
Jewish fast days, known as a “ta’ana,” play a significant role in the Jewish calendar, serving as occasions for reflection, repentance, and spiritual introspection, each with…
In Judaism, concern for demons and ghosts varies among different Jewish communities but it is certain that there are specific notions of spirits on earth and…
Challah, a now typically braided bread eaten for Shabbat and holidays, is one of the most recognizable Jewish symbols out there. While many people can recognize…
Rabbinic law refers to the body of legal rulings, interpretations, and enactments that were formulated by the rabbis throughout history, though even the use of ‘rabbi’…