Jewish How-To

Becoming a Rabbi

There are different Rabbinic ordination requirements for various Jewish denominations. A Rabbi is a religious teacher. He is responsible for doing sermons, counseling and representing the Jewish community to the outside. Below are some of the essentials of becoming a Rabbi:The most basic requirement of becoming a Rabbi is to become Jewish. If you are not Jewish, you will first ...

How to Dress According to Jewish Standards

The human body is a sacred creation of God. Jewish law requires total respect of our body and to honor it by dressing modestly. Although different branches of Judaism have diversities in dressing properly based on Jewish laws, there are, however, basic requirements to which all these variations conform.Married women should cover their hair when they are surrounded by men other than ...

Steps to Becoming a Jewish Scribe

The job of a Jewish Scribe or Sofer is to transcribe Torah scrolls and other religious writings. Becoming a Sofer is not an easy job and requires a lot of extensive training and great skills. A Jewish Scribe must be a God-fearing person and should be faithful to the holiness of the Torah.A Sofer must be a practicing Jew, meaning, ...

Living Jewish

Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Many refer to Judaism as a way of life of Jewish people. Incorporating Judaism in your daily life is a major step.Visit places that are significant to the Jewish religion. Consider visiting Jerusalem and Israel as well as the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.Go to a nearest synagogue and ...

Kids cell phones, Necessity or Luxury?

Kids nowadays would do anything to have a cell phone. Well, who could blame them? , Even adults are having a hard time lasting the whole day without their gadgets and gizmos, what more, children. With those designs and features specifically designed just for kid’s needs. That include a colored screen, camcorder, camera, and with the next generation of technology, ...

Celebrating Christmas with the Jews

For most people, December 25th is the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but most Jews do not think of Christmas that way, In fact, Jews are uncomfortable about Christmas, they say that they don’t have anything against people celebrating Christmas, They just don’t want to celebrate it. For the Jews, it is a time to consider ones relationship ...

A Deeper Understanding of The Star of David

The Star of David is made up of two triangles which are superimposed over each other and is one of the most popular Jewish symbols. You will see this symbol on mezuzahs, kipot and menorahs but apart from it being a Jewish symbol, what do we really understand about the Star of David?In Hebrew, the Star of David is known ...

Why Can’t I Have Fun? – A Guide in Answering One of Your Child’s Difficult Questions

What if your child asks you why there are many rules in Judaism? He asks you why he can’t have “fun” like many of his peers. How would you respond to that? Will you ignore your son and tell him to just follow the rules? Are you going to be defensive?Explaining to a child the importance of following Jewish rules ...

The Kosher Way of Cooking

To prepare kosher food, you should be equipped with kosher utensils, a kosher kitchen, kosher ingredients and knowledge on the Jewish dietary laws. These laws forbid the consumption of certain foods and impose the methods of slaughtering, cooking and serving it.Buy your ingredients from Jewish grocery shops or butchers selling kosher meat. A meat is considered kosher when it was blessed and ...

Shiva – Seven Days Mourning

Shiva means “seven” in Hebrew . In the Jewish tradition, Shiva refers to the seven days of mourning which begins immediately after the funeral of a love one. This custom was said to come from one of the verses in Genesis, where Joseph mourns the death of his father Jacob for a week. In Jewish tradition, other relatives can join ...

How to Bake Jewish Nut Cake for Passover

Passover is a great time to prepare good food. Make Passover extra special with a homemade Jewish nut cake. Kids and kids at heart are sure to enjoy this sweet, nutty treat.For this recipe, you will need 6 eggs, 6 tablespoons of ground walnuts, 1 lemon, 7 tablespoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, 6 tablespoons of matzo meal and ...

Judaism and the Jewish Community – How They Have Influenced the Modern World

Judaism is an ancient religion dating back to thousands of years ago as documented in old Jewish writings. It is in fact one of the oldest religions to survive the present day. Because of this, Jewish traditions and culture have inspired other religions like Christianity and Islam. The many facets of Judaism have affected the modern society in terms of ...

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