Homework (Choose One)Choose a prayer to learn. Write a paragraph about its meaning and why it matters to you. Write your own prayer! Need inspiration? Visit …
Tefillah & Mitzvot
The Weekday Prayers (Plus Tefillin and Tallit)
For Jews, there are three prayer times: morning, afternoon and evening. Most prayer groups combine the afternoon and evening prayers into one. During the …
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The Synagogue
Synagogue can mean any of the following: A building where people meet for Jewish religious services or educationA Jewish community, often lead by a cantor or …
Tzedakah
Get with the giving! Tzedakah comes from the word tzedek which means "justice". Tzedakah and charity are not the same thing! Our friends Gabi and Rafi have a …
Kashrut/Kosher Dietary Laws
The Bible and the rabbis of the Talmud developed a system of Jewish eating called kashrut or kosher. Some people think that means that kosher food is blessed by …
Mezuzah
You may have seen this funny thing attached to the door of your home or someone else's. This is a mezuzah. Well -- not really. See, the mezuzah is a scroll that …
Mikvah
Splish, splash, it's a Jewish bath! Mikvah is a ritual bath used in Judaism to represent transition, purity and holiness. Here are a few videos including one …