Bar Mitzvah Gift Ideas Posted by Yevgeni Kuritski on 7th Jun 2014 Buying presents for children on the ocassion of their birthday might seem very difficult, as one has to reconcile both the child’s wishes, which may prove to be quite expensive, and the need to buy … read more
Rosh Hashanah and the Shofar Blasts 4th Jun 2014 A common symbol of Judaism that is almost always found in the Jewish home is the shofar. A shofar is the horn of a kosher animal that has had the marrow removed so it can be blown into. The shofar i … read more
Orthodox Jewish clothing 3rd Jun 2014 Jewish clothing is rather different from the clothing that people of other religions or confessions wear normally. Given the emphasis laid by the faith on the soul rather than external looks, … read more
The Second Passover and Guarding of the Wheat 24th May 2014 Not everyone knows that there's a Second Passover on the Jewish calendar, especially people who are not really familiar with Judaism. The Second Passover, which is known as Pesach Sheni was obs … read more
The Countdown to Shavuot Has Begun 22nd May 2014 The Festival of Weeks is almost here, although the countdown began weeks ago. For those who are unfamiliar with the Jewish holiday Shavuot, which is also known as the Festival of Weeks, it occurs th … read more