A mezuzah is a sacred parchment inscribed by hand with two portions of Torah. It is stored in a protective case and hung on the doorposts of Jewish homes. Parchment The parchment (klaf) come from a kosher...
When G-d created the universe, He did it in six 24-hour days. At the end of the sixth day, everything was complete and tranquil and pristine and perfect and natural. No downtowns. No cell phones....
Torah literally means "instruction." It also is closely related to the Hebrew word which means "light." It is the instruction manual for the cosmos, illuminating us on how it’s supposed to work. G-d...
Rachel and The Red String The Red String has been used as a tool of protection for centuries. The practice, developed by the sages, involves winding the red string around the tomb of the great Matriarch,...
The Hebrew word kosher means fit or proper as it relates to kosher dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten, and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. The basic...
It is perhaps the most instantly identifiable mark of a Jew. In the Western world, it is customary to remove one's head covering when meeting an important person. In Judaism, putting on a head covering is a...
From the beginning of time the Dead Sea, located 418 meters below sea level, has been renowned. The Dead Sea is considered the richest depository of minerals and phosphates essential to maintaining the healthy...
The term Kabbalah (which comes from a Hebrew word that means "reception") usually denotes a tradition within Judaism which focuses on mystical interpretations of scripture and esoteric doctrines about the...
Use a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher before any exposure to the sun. Cover up by choosing clothing that protects as much skin as possible. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Limit sun exposure. Stay out of the sun...