Each and every holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with its own unique set of insertions into the prayers intended to celebrate the special character of that festival.

Can I rinse off on the holy day?

With St. Patricks Day this weekend, I know I should be posting about green foods, or traditional Irish fare. But ...

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After a hiatus of a couple of years, about two years ago, I started watching Survivor again. While many people ...

The Sabbath is a day of rest, which lends itself to spending quality time with our nearest and dearest.

Because the Sabbath is traditionally a day to refrain from work, it is the perfect time to catch up on some sleep. You’ll find Jews around the world taking a Shabbat afternoon shluf (nap), or at least sitting down and relaxing for a couple of hours.

Getting away from the world around you is one of the most important parts of celebrating the Sabbath.

I am actually really excited about our Shabbat dinner tonight. I am trying out some new recipes, and experimenting with ...

What are the customs that shape this tradition?