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the process of koshering a chicken
The Process of Koshering a Chicken Slaughtering animal following Jewish laws is a skill that requires in-depth knowledge of the Jewish Dietary Laws. Koshering a slaughtered animal is considered by many as the most humane way of killing animals. To become a kosher butcher, one must practice and learn this skill very well for a couple of years before becoming ...
Read MoreThe Joy of Sukkot
Based on a Naaleh.com shiur by Rabbi Beinush Ginsburg. Why did Hashem command us to celebrate Sukkot in Tishrei, during the fall season? In addition why is their a special mitzvah of simcha on this holiday? The Sefer Hachinuch writes that it is the time of chag haasif-the ingathering of the harvest. There is natural joy at finally enjoying the fruits of ...
Read MoreThe Eight Days of Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights is a popular Jewish festival celebrated for eight days. The celebration starts on the 25th day of the month of Kislev and lasts for eight days. We observe Hanukkah to commemorate the triumph of Jewish people against Greek oppressors. Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf in his article on aish.com entitled, “Why 8 Days?” explained ...
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Read Moretallit sets the perfect gift for major life milestones
Tallit Sets – The Perfect Gift for Major Life Milestones The tallit have a long rich history in the Jewish religion. Directed by the bible to attach tassels to the corners of clothing as a way of remembering God’s commandments, the tallit was developed soon after to help believers keep the law. Tallit sets are great gifts to give to ...
Read Moretallit for women blessing of the tallit
Tallit for Women – Blessing of the Tallit In Judaism, the blessing of holy objects falls to the individual who possesses them rather than a specific religious leader or teacher. This differs from other religions, like Catholicism, which has a priest or other congregation leaders bless items for ritual practice. It is the responsibility of each worshipper to bless their ...
Read Moretallit set how to care for your holy objects
Tallit Set – How to Care for Your Holy Objects Although the tallit are holy objects they do not miraculously stay clean all by themselves. Practicing Jews are required to keep the tallit clean and in good repair at all times. However, many worshippers are reluctant to wash their garments. Some seem to like that their tallit shows its age ...
Read MoreStar of David for Hanukkah
Hanukkah is coming! A few days from now, we are going to celebrate this year’s Hanukkah. Introduce Hanukkah and its essence to small kids by teaching them this simple Hanukkah project. For this project, you will need ice cream or popsicle sticks, glue, paper plate, scissors, a hole punch, colored cellophanes and water colors. Using water colors, paint 6 ice ...
Read Morespiritual elevation of physical reality naaleh
Spiritual Elevation of Physical Reality Judaism views marriage as one of the core aspects of Torah living. In fact, the first incident in the Torah involving people was the story of the marriage of Adam and Chava. In addition, the first commandment in the Torah is “Peru U’revu”-Be fruitful and multiply. The highlight of the marriage ceremony , that which ...
Read Moresilver kiddush cup the highest quality
Silver Kiddush Cup – The Highest Quality No matter what type of Kiddush cup you are looking for, there are different features to begin your search, though. Before when we were talking about wedding Kiddush cups, we touched on silver only briefly as well as other things like pewter and personalization. It’s important to know what you should be looking ...
Read Moresilk tallit give a precious gift that will be remembered forever
Silk Tallit – Give a Precious Gift That Will Be Remembered Forever! A Jewish tallit, or prayer shawl, can be a beautiful expression of the Jewish faith, and a wonderful reminder of a special time or gift. Tradition strongly influences not only when one begins wearing a tallit to prayers, but how the tallit is made, how it is kept, ...
Read Moresaying jewish blessings for the food
Saying Jewish Blessings for the Food Judaism teaches us that saying blessings in many activities that we do are very important. Doing this is especially important when we are about to eat. “The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalms 24:1). “a man should taste nothing before he utters a ...
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