ROSH HASHANAH 101: WHAT IS IT, AND HOW IS IT CELEBRATED? 9th Aug 2015 Congratulations—or, if you prefer, mazel tov—you’ve been invited to your first Rosh Hashanah party! …But you don’t know the first thing about Rosh Hashanah, what it means, why it’s celebrated, or … 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
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
Important Dates In Judaism 22nd Mar 2014 Historically the most important dates in Judaism began around 5772 years ago, although these dates are not always agreed to by all. Around 4115 years ago, the creation occurred. Then the Fl … read more