Judaism

What does it mean to have Sigd in Israel?

The holiday of Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday that became a national Israeli holiday in 2008. It takes place…

What Can You See on a Shabbat Dinner?!

Beginning every Friday evening, Jews around the world celebrate Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, or Sabbath. It begins with…

Our Trip in Haredi Jerusalem

About a week ago, I attended a trip through Haredi Jerusalem. It was organized for tour guides, much like my…

Why is the Holy City of Jerusalem SO important?

Why is the Holy City of Jerusalem SO important? Jerusalem is the holiest city in Judaism, the center of the…

What can we learn from the City of Hebron?

Hebron is one of four holy cities in Judaism, along with Tzfat, Tiberias, and Jerusalem. Many can forget the city’s…

What does Tzfat have for me?

There are four holy cities in Judaism: Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberius, and Tzfat. Each city is connected to an element of…

Water in Judaism, what does it really mean?

If you've ever been to Israel, you might have noticed that there is very little water-- very, very LITTLE water!…