The Cave of the Patriarchs
The city of Hebron and its Meh’arat Ha’machpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs, has been part of Jewish history for over 3,000 years. Plan to visit Hebron on your next trip to Israel and…
The Cave of the Patriarchs
The city of Hebron and its Meh’arat Ha’machpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs, has been a part of Jewish history for over 3,000 years. Plan to visit Hebron on your next trip to Israel and…
What’s in a (Last) Name?
When using proper names in the Jewish ritual, such as receiving an Aliyah to the Torah, marriage, divorce, on conversion documents, on tombstones or in memorial prayers, Jews are…
Last Day
Chanukah ends at sunset tonight. Make the most of this last day by wishing your fellow Jews one last chag sameach, happy holiday.
Make Your Last Chametz Meal for the Week Count!
Many have the custom to eat their last chametz meal early in the morning of the eve of Pesach. Be careful to clean up so that not even the slightest trace of chametz can be found.
Learn the Meaning of Your Last Name
Your last name may or may not bear significance on your lineage, but learning its meaning would be instructive.
Last Shabbat of the Year
Celebrate the last Shabbat of 5776 with friends and/or family.
Last Shabbat of the Year
Do something special to mark the last Shabbat of the year 5775.
The Last King of Judah
When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King Yeho'yakim (who had succeeded Josiah) of Judah died after an open rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.…
The Last King of Judah
When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King Yeho'yakim (who had succeeded Josiah) of Judah died after an open rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.…