In order to help him feel more comfortable at bar/bat mitzvah parties, Myq Kaplan's mom signed him up for dance classes.
The words of this ancient prayer speak eloquently to the dire situation of Jews held in captivity.
If the first day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with Shabbat, holiday rituals and liturgy are adjusted.
The potential for misuse and mental trauma led to restrictions on who could study Jewish mysticism.