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Why Jewish Humor Makes You Smile

What, exactly, is Jewish humor? For the most part, Jewish humor concerns itself with all things Jewish. Symbols, language, values, character, definitions, and the concerns of the Jewish people are...

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Important Facts About Jewish Culture

While Judaism is classified as a faith, its roots are in the family. Membership of the Jewish faith passes through the mother’s line. This also gives it an ethnic aspect. And because of the many or...

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Is There a Difference Between the Yarmulke and the Kippah?

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...

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What’s the Definition of Mitzvot?

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,...

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Your Guide to the Best Tallits

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...

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The Talmud vs. the Torah

If you weren’t raised Jewish, the difference between the Talmud and the Torah can be confusing. While they sound like they could be the same, they’re quite different, and understanding the...

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This site is all about one thing, helping you understand the Jewish religion and traditions.

Many people who are friends with someone of Jewish heritage could hear about traditions or parties that are unfamaliar to them. So rather than keeping them in the dark I started this site to help answer questions that many people might have.

I hope that this site is helpful to you as someone who is friends with a Jewish person or if you are considering joining the Jewish faith.

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