Clothing & Appearance

Why some Jews ritualize their son's first haircut at age 3.

Discretion in appearance and speech is designed to protect our souls from assault by a coarse world.

Tefillin are reminders of God's laws.

Why do some people tuck them in, and others let them hang free?

What should I be looking for?

A step-by-step guide to putting on tefillin to pray in the morning.

The biblical prohibition against mixing wool and linen.

This common symbol for Judaism and Israel is newer than one might think.

You've seen the black hats and long dresses--but who are the people underneath?

Our relationship with the Divine must also encompass a relationship with the world that surrounds us.

The commandment of tzitzit (fringes) reminds us to enhance our vision with faith and see new possibilities.