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Do we circumcise a baby who died before he was eight days old?

The meaning of archeological finds in Israel is up for interpretation.

Terumah: A resource for families.

The Talmud suggests that one eat three meals on Shabbat. This might seem normal to you...

Maude herself is a closeted figure--we don’t know much about her life before meeting Harold. In one scene, however, Harold goes to hold Maude’s hand--the first moment of physical intimacy between the two. The camera zooms in and, for a moment, lingers on

Many people give a few coins to charity, or tzedakah, just before lighting candles at sunset on Friday.

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.

How long should I expect to wait for my Jewish divorce to come through?