Friday night dinner. What comes to mind? Hot chicken soup, maybe some gefilte fish, and of course, hot fluffy challah. Unlike the other foods mentioned, challah is actually a religious ritual, just as Kiddush is. This fluffy braided bread has its place at the Shabbat table, as Motzi– breaking bread- is done after Kiddush and […]
Israel’s National Symbols List
Everyone knows that Israel’s national anthem is Hatikva, and it is obvious that the national colors are blue and white, but do you know about the rest of Israel’s national symbols? Some of the rest of Israel’s symbols might be obvious, while others might make you think, but all have some kind of origin in […]
Tu B’Shevat: Happy Birthday To The Trees
In Judaism, you might know of Rosh Hashanah to be the beginning of the Jewish new year, but did you know Tu B’Shevat is the new year for the trees? According to Biblical law, there is a seven-year agricultural cycle that renews itself during this time of the year. During the time of the Temple, […]