Jewish Life
How to Become Tzniut
Tzniut is a Hebrew term which means modesty and humility. This trait is very important and refers to modesty both in dress and behavior. The Talmud tells us that humility is an important characteristic of Jewish people.Choose your words carefully. Avoid swearing and saying words of sexual context.In Orthodox Judaism, unmarried men and women are forbidden to touch each other. They should also ...
Read MoreBecoming 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 ...
Read MoreHow 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 ...
Read MoreSteps 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, ...
Read MoreLiving 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 ...
Read MoreKids 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, ...
Read MoreCelebrating 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 ...
Read MoreA 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 ...
Read MoreWhy 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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 ...
Read MoreShiva – 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 ...
Read MoreHow 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 ...
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