Oh, what a week it has been. Remember Wednesday? Crazy!
Here’s a look back at some things you may have missed…
Israeli folkdance has a rich history beyond wedding and bar mitzvah dancing. Read all about it.
If you convert to Judaism, you get to choose your own name. I think that’s reason enough. I’d choose Abraham-Isaac-Jacob (Moses). And my middle name would be Frank.
Are you planning on celebrating Halloween? Read all about making Halloween Jewish.
While you’re add it, here are some suggestions I came up with last year for some funny Halloween costumes.
Finally, nothing makes a vegetable taste better than when it’s fried in oil. Try this recipe for Jewish style artichokes.
bar mitzvah
Pronounced: bar MITZ-vuh, also bar meetz-VAH, Origin: Hebrew, Jewish rite of passage for a 13-year-old boy.
mitzvah
Pronounced: MITZ-vuh or meetz-VAH, Origin: Hebrew, commandment, also used to mean good deed.
