Jewish Life
Understanding the Four Species
The Four Species (Arba’at Ha-Minim) which are branches of three plants and one type of fruit tied together. The Four Species is waved in a ceremony during Sukkot. This practice is considered mitzvah.Hadass – boughs from the myrtle tree. Hadass symbolizes the people who do good deeds but do not study the Torah.Lulav – a palm branch. The lulav symbolizes ...
Read MoreThe Relevance of Sukkot
Sukkot is a seven-day festival which is celebrated by building Sukkah huts and waving the “Four Species” each day. Sukkot is one of the joyous holidays in Judaism. This is the best time to show God our strong faith and complete trust in him.The week of Sukkot is celebrated with the families spending time inside the sukkah. A sukkah is ...
Read MoreThe Hasidic Women – Why They Wear Wigs
Hasidic women wear clothing that is according to the principles of dress modesty in Jewish law. Haredi women wear long, conservative skirts. They also wear sleeves past the elbow.Hasidic women strictly follow the laws of tzenuit. They are also required to act accordingly and with respectable behavior. Married women cover their hair with a sheitel or wig ; tichel or ...
Read MoreCheese Blintzes for Hanukkah
The feast of Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the oil menorah which lasted for 8 days when there was only enough fuel to last for a day. As part of this commemoration, fried foods are served during Hanukkah. Popular fried dishes served during the holiday include latkes, doughnuts and blintzes. Cheese blintzes are favorite treats of many kids including mine ...
Read MoreDecorating Your Home with Chanukah Symbols
Chanukah is a famous holiday celebrated by all Jewish people in the world. As the holiday approaches, it is time for families to once again decorate with different Jewish symbols such as the menorah, dreidels and evergreens to kick off the Chanukah mood in their homes.Chanukah is a grand and special celebration so make your decorations as beautiful and impressive ...
Read MoreFamous Hanukkah Decorations
Hanukkah literally means dedication in Hebrew. This special holiday is a celebration of triumph over years of trial and great affliction. Decorating for Hanukkah is one way to show the significance of the holiday.There are several Hanukkah decorations which have special significance to the Hanukkah celebration. The most recognizable symbol of Hanukkah is the Hanukkah menorah or the chanukkiyah. The ...
Read MoreBingo Game for Chanukah
Bingo game is a fun activity that the family will enjoy during Chanukah. A Chanukah bingo game is also a great way to explain this Jewish festival. Creating your own Chanukah bingo card is easy. For this project, we will be utilizing computer office applications to create the bingo cards.Using Microsoft Word application, create a new Word document.Configure the margins ...
Read MoreArt Craft for Kids: Hanukkah Gelt Bag
Hanukkah is one of the most exciting holidays for Jewish kids. Imagine receiving lots of gelt (in forms of chocolate or money). That’s definitely exciting. Make Hanukkah more exciting for your kids by having them make their own Hanukkah Gelt bags.For this easy project, you will need a medium sized paper bag, a thick cardboard, watercolors, decorative strings, gold and ...
Read MoreGift Giving Ideas for Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Giving gifts is a tradition during Chanukah. The gift giving tradition of Chanukah is a way to show your love and care for your loved ones. When choosing Chanukah gifts for your boyfriend or girlfriend, your gift can convey a lot of message on how you value your relationship. It can sometimes be difficult to choose the perfect gift for ...
Read MoreCelebrating Hanukkah in Israel
Although Hanukkah is not a major holiday in Israel, it is still one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. Many of the Hanukkah activities done elsewhere in the world are also observed in Israel – lighting the Hanukkah menorah, reciting prayers, eating latkes and doughnuts, attending parties.Light your menorah and put in the window as part of Jewish custom. If ...
Read MoreMake a Family Tradition for Chanukah
Just like other Jewish holidays, Chanukah is a holiday which is full of traditions. Most of these traditions like lighting the Chanukah menorah and saying Jewish blessings are based on religious history while some traditions were created to add fun to the celebration of Chanukah. Create your own Chanukah family tradition which you will pass on to the next generation.Traditions ...
Read MoreHanukkah Party Invitations
Hanukkah is a good time to host a party for your family and friends. The first thing that you will have to do is to make Hanukkah invitations. You can buy customized invitation cards in print shops but if you are working on a budget, you can create your own invitation cards. The process of making Hanukkah invitations will depend ...
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