All About Anointing Oil – in Biblical Times and Today!
What is anointing oil and how is it used today? From the cosmetic, medicinal, and spiritual oils of Biblical times to modern versions still made in Israel today, learn all about this unique and special practice. Biblical Origins of Anointing Oil Anointing oils were used during Biblical times and in the Holy Temple to purify the sanctuary and make […]
Why Do You Break a Glass at a Jewish Wedding?
Jewish weddings are famous, even in pop culture and among non-Jews, for ending with the breaking of a glass. Traditionally the groom steps on a wrapped glass at the end of the ceremony, and the loud pop of the broken glass has become culturally associated with the moment the couple are officially married (the Jewish version of […]
How to Set the Perfect Shabbat Table
The Jewish Sabbath, or Shabbat in Hebrew, is a special holiday that comes once a week and has been beloved by Jews all over the world for generations. No matter your personal practice or how strictly you follow the “no work” thing, Shabbat meals are a wonderful opportunity to gather with your family or friends […]
Our 5 Favorite Biblical Dads for Father’s Day
Families around the world are celebrating Father’s Day 2024 on Sunday, June 16, and while it’s not a religious holiday, Judaism certainly has a lot to say about fatherhood! There are dozens of fathers throughout Jewish texts, including the Tanakh and Talmud, with the father-child relationship as a commonly explored theme. And in fact, even the relationship between God and the […]
