Archive for 'Judaism'
Kosher Wine and The Jewish Festivals (Holidays)
July 15th, 2009. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Kosher wine and Jewish traditions do not sound too familiar but it has a deep relationship with the Jews.
After the circumcision Kosher wine is presented by the Mohel (the circumciser) to the boy that has born, this is done to reduce the pain of the boy. The Jewish child drinks his mother’s milk and wine […]
Hanukkah: The Jewish Holiday of Spiritual Triumph
July 14th, 2009. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Hanukkah otherwise known as the festival of lights is the most celebrated Jewish holiday. This holiday is celebrated in the month of December and probably a week before Christmas.
The most important reason why this festival is celebrated is to honour the memory of their victory over the Greeks about 2150 years ago and it […]
The Obligation of Prayer
March 19th, 2009. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
It is important to pray daily. Praying does more for the individual than can be imagined. However, there are times that one should avoid prolonged prayer, and at time praying at all. Jewish law dictates, that someone who is preoccupied with communal needs at the time of prayer, is not required to interrupt his activities […]
Interfaith Marriages: Should I Convert?
February 4th, 2009. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Do you have a spouse who is Jewish and you are not? When couples choose to enter into an interfaith marriage, they don’t always think through the repercussions that may occur down the road. They are in love, they may not be very religious themselves, or think their differences will all just magically resolve themselves […]
Jewish Holidays: Times For Celebration And Observance
February 4th, 2009. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Many Americans are not very familiar with the most popular Jewish holidays in our country: indeed, they are often the source of a great deal of confusion in the Christian and non-religious communities. For example, Christmas occurs every December 25, but Jewish holidays seem to come on different days every year.
This is because Judaism […]
Orthodox Jewish Marriage: Man and Woman Make Each Complete
December 5th, 2008. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Orthodox Jewish marriage is highly bounded by Judaism. Traditionally, Judaism defines an ideal marriage as a union of man and woman–wherein, a woman without a man or a man without a woman makes an individual incomplete.
The Betrothal: the First Step for Orthodox Jewish Marriage
Jewish law imposes betrothal or engagement between a man and a woman […]
The Menorah: An Enduring Symbol Of Faith
December 4th, 2008. Published under Judaism. No Comments.
Aside from the Star of David, the Menorah is one of the most readily recognized symbols of the Jewish faith. Every Hanukkah, Jewish families around the world display the menorah for eight days, each day lighting another branch in commemoration of the miracle that took place at the rededication of the Holy Temple in […]