Category: Jewish History

You are likely familiar with the distinctive skullcap called a yarmulke worn by Jewish men. The Talmud requires that all Jewish men wear a head covering in the synagogue and at prayer. While most...

The bar or bat mitzvah is often the first time a boy or girl wears a tallit or prayer shawl. The best tallits fulfill the mitzvah, or command, to wear a garment with four fringed corners. Here’s...

If you’re interested in converting to reform Judaism, you’re not alone. Sometimes called liberal Judaism or progressive Judaism, reform Judaism is a denomination of the Jewish faith that takes to...

If you’re preparing for a Bar Mitzvah or merely interested in brushing up on Judaic tradition and law, you’ll need to know the definition of mitzvot, what they are, how many of them there are,...

If you’ve heard about Judaism, you’ve likely also heard of Kabbalah. Kabbalah is an esoteric school of Judaism, although many say it is not directly related to Judaism at this point. Kabbalah...

Unless you grew up in a Jewish family, Judaism can prove confusing. This ancient religion has hundreds of unique rituals, customs, and traditions, Judaism beliefs can be complex and difficult to...