Yiddish Slang in English
Let’s learn some Yiddish slang! Numerous communities of Jews in Europe, America, and Israel who use Yiddish as a primary or at least frequent common language, and many words have seeped into the common culture. Those who moved to North America or Israel usually switched to the local languages and around 85% of those who […]
Ultimate Bar Mitzvah Gift Guide
The concept of a Bar Mitzvah, which literally means “son of the commandments” in Aramaic, predates any sort of celebration, but nowadays it is marked with a large gathering of family and friends, along with good food, music, and bar mitzvah gifts. Over time a similar celebration for young women, called a Bat Mitzvah, was […]
Havdalah How-To for the End of Shabbat
Havdalah is a way to start the week off on a strong spiritual footing. It may be difficult to feel as connected to Torah during the week as it is on Shabbat, with all the free time to see friends and family, eat delicious kosher food, pray and learn Torah. Havdalah acknowledges Shabbat or a […]
Jewish Birthday Traditions
A birthday is a great way to keep track of a lot more than just your age. It is a time to reflect on all you’ve already accomplished and all you are now setting out to do. It is a time to gather together family and friends to make a day that would have just […]
