Category Archives: Guest Blog

New Jewish Baby: Rituals, Traditions, and Gifts

What joy a newborn baby brings to our homes! The birth of a child is certainly among one of the most life-changing and wondrous events in our lives. This sweet new life touches everyone in a family, from parents and … Continue reading

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Bar Mitzvah – From Child to Man

Much adieu is made out of Bar Mitzvah’s these days.  It roughly corresponds to the boy’s thirteen birthday, but since the Hebrew and American calendars don’t always sync-up, his actually birthday may be as much as three or four weeks … Continue reading

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The Tradition Behind Traditional Jewish Food

Over the years, traditional Jewish foods have found their way into contemporary American eating habits. Perhaps you’ve run to a deli or a grocery and ordered a quick lunch of corned beef on rye with a kosher dill on the … Continue reading

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Rosh Hashanah ? More Than Mere Celebrations

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a Hebrew calendar year. It is a serious occasion, more akin to the first day of school than the first day of January. It is a time to see how much we have grown … Continue reading

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Traditional Jewish Wedding

A traditional Jewish wedding includes one of the most beautiful ceremonies followed by fun-filled celebration. On their wedding day, Jewish people embrace meaningful rituals which symbolize truth, unity, and the obligations of a husband and wife. In their wedding preparations, … Continue reading

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Sitting Shiva Sympathy Gift, the Jewish Tradition of Mourning

Strength in numbers Sitting Shiva is the tradition of mourning in the Jewish religion. Gathering together as a community is at the core of sitting Shiva, just as it is at the core of many Jewish traditions. The strength and … Continue reading

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