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
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
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
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
Premarital Sex
Many modern rabbis insist that only sex within the context of marriage is consistent with Jewish ethics. Read a range of opinions from contemporary rabbis on sex outside marriage. Read more
“The schools would fail through their silence, the Church through its forgiveness, and the home through the denial and silence of the parents.
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Last weekend, my husband and I toured the religious school my daughter will be attending in the fall for her Kindergarten year.
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“Crisis Line.
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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?
