Why Do We Light Two Candles at the Beginning of Shabbat?
The traditional practice is to light two candles on Shabbat.
Jewish Rituals and Symbols
What to Expect at a Passover Seder
So you're attending a Passover seder? Wonderful! Here are some things to know before you go
Using a Mikvah (Jewish Ritual Bath)
People immerse at a mikvah to celebrate moments of joy, to heal after times of sorrow or illness, or to commemorate transitions and changes.
Sitting Shiva in the Sand
Originally posted on November 10, 2010 at Kim's Little Blog.
My mother died, and she wasn’t Jewish. I am, and sometime after I converted, it occurred to me to wonder, “Will I sit when my mom passes away?" The word shiva comes from the Hebrew word for
How should a mezuzah be put on the doorpost, and what are the prayers?
We painted the interior of our house and want to put back our mezuzah. Exactly how should it be put on the doorpost, & what prayers do we say?
