Many religions have customs or laws that prefer or even obligate their members to cover their heads. In some countries it is actually the majority of the people who cover their heads and in some it is considered impolite and...
Read MoreWhat? The Tallit (known in some Jewish communities as Tallis) is a Jewish prayer shawl worn byJewish males. The Tallit is a white rectangular piece of fabric (usually made of wool but can also be made of cotton, polyester or...
Read MoreRabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe and leader of the Chabad movement, coined the term Mitzvah Campaigns, which were also known as Mivtzo’im in Hebrew. Mitzvah Campaigns refer to initiatives through...
Read MoreFor those unacquainted with Judaism, something that may strike them if they were to spend time with religious Jews is the habit of kissing objects regarded as holy in the Jewish religion. Examples are kissing the two ends of the...
Read MoreIf one searches Tanach for references of hair, one will find a surprisingly large number of instances where hair is mentioned in very different connotations. We find Joseph in Genesis being described as “na’ar”...
Read MoreThe beautifully exotic Bucharian Kippot are a firm favorite among many due to their striking patterns and comfortable form. But who are the Bucharian Jews? We invite you to explore with us this fascinating groups’ history...
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