The Trumpet Blasts
In this week's parashah the people are commanded to fashion silver trumpets. The sounding of the trumpets summons the attention of the people and calls them to join together and advance as one. Read more
Vows and Oaths
If you make a vow to do something, you better follow through! Jewish law takes these promises very seriously. Read more
Vegetarianism
Judaism is opposed to cruelty to animals, yet vegetarianism can be seen as a challenge to rabbinic tradition. Learn more about vegetarianism and its relationship to Jewish law and tradition. Read more
Chuppah
A chuppah is a wedding canopy used in Jewish weddings. The bride, groom, and whoever is officiating (and sometimes both sets of parents) stand under the chuppah during the wedding ceremony. Read more
Challah Baking Tips
The Nosher's sharing her little tricks and tools that ensure a perfect challah for your Shabbat table. Check them out! Read more
I have spent a long time working on my challah - the consistency, baking time, different flavors.
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I was speaking with a friend who was trying mightily to do the right thing in a tough situation.
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Full disclosure: Kveller.com is a partner site of our host, MyJewishLearning. In a recent blog post on the Jewish parenting site Kveller, Joyce And...
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat B'ha'alotkha
Annual Cycle: Numbers 8:1 - 12:16
Triennial Cycle: Numbers 10:35 - 12:16
Summary of B'ha'alotkha » Leaving Childhood Behind »
Candle Lighting Times
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
This traditional Eastern Europe fare is inexpensive to make and filling.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
How much do you know about Bar/Bat Mitzvahs?
