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Beyond Egg Rolls and Fried Rice
When I think of China, I think of vast expenses of land, the Great Wall, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Peking Duck, silk, tea and technology. So when my husband mentioned he had worked in a Je...
Basalt & Hyrax Korazim National Park
One of the lesser-known National Parks, Korazim (sometimes referred to as Chorazin)is the perfect place if you’ve got time restraints. A small but fascinating park, just 10kilometers to the north o...
The Origin of Tefillin And How To Wear It
Tefillin, also known as phylacteries, are a pair of small black leather boxes containing parchment scrolls inscribed with Torah verses. Observant Jews bind these boxes with leather straps on the ar...
What is Mezuzah and How to Place it?
Every traditional Jewish home is distinguished by a small, elegant object affixed to its doorposts: the mezuzah. This scroll and case ensemble serves as a constant reminder of faith, symbolizing Go...
The Ultimate Guide for Jewish Prayer Shawls - Tallit & Tzitzit
One of the most visually striking Jewish rituals is the wearing of the tallit, the traditional prayer shawl adorned with fringes on each corner. The tallit (also spelled tallis) is a symbol of comm...
What is a Shofar and What Its' Origins?
From the earliest notes echoing on Mount Sinai to the synagogue services of today, the shofar has sounded as a clarion call to the Jewish soul. The shofar is a trumpet made from a ram’s or other ko...