The Meaning of the Seven Species of the Land of Israel
With Rosh Hashanah 2024 coming up in less than a month, here’s no better time to brush up on the Biblical Seven Species that are indigenous to Israel! Learn what they are, their deeper meaning and symbolism, and what role they play in Judaism today. You may have already heard that the pomegranate is one […]
Your High Holiday 2024 Prep Checklist
It feels like every year, the High Holidays sneak up on us, and we end up scrambling to make sure everything is ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year. In 2024, the Hebrew month of Elul starts on Tuesday, September at sundown, while Rosh Hashanah 2024 will begin on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd. […]
Rosh Hashanah Customs, Explained
Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the New Year according to the Hebrew calendar. It is observed by millions of Jewish communities worldwide in a variety of ways. This year, Rosh Hashanah 2024 will begin at sundown on Wednesday, October 2nd and end at sundown on Friday, October 4th. While a typical secular New Year […]
Jewish Wedding Traditions: What To Expect
No two weddings — let alone Jewish weddings — are alike. Depending on how religiously observant the couple and their families are, as well as their community’s minhagim (customs), proper etiquette and festivities at Jewish weddings vary wildly. However, there are a few traditions that just about every Jewish wedding will have. So as wedding season approaches, here’s your […]
