tradition

Other cultures have one founding figure. Judaism has three generations: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Who each one was, and why all three are needed.

The Talmud mentions an area feared for its idolatrous sanctity, possibly mixed with the lost tribes. This region is in present-day Afghanistan.

Abraham rejected the idea of division, a concept that seemed undeniable to all of the world at his time, to which kings, priests, elders, and scholars were beholden.

From refusing to contribute to the Golden Calf to supporting the building of the Tabernacle, Jewish women have shown extraordinary generosity. Discover how their legacy of giving has continued across generations.

A deep sense of alienation, establishment in the world of media, and working for the Likud campaign. Yaara Zarad, journalist for Channel 20 and Galei Israel, shares in a first interview about her closeness to a life of Torah and mitzvot, and reveals the act by a scout leader that caused her to suddenly leave the movement.

We're just at the fourth candle, but don't say we didn't tell you: this custom works. Another couple shares their private miracle after following this tradition. Watch the moving video.

Rabbi Avraham Inbaram of the Ethiopian Community in Netanya was one of the early immigrants from Ethiopia. In a captivating conversation, he shares the customs of Ethiopia, the traditions they hold, and his decision to become a rabbi despite all the challenges.

What exactly is Jewish humor, and what makes it unique? A fascinating analysis of different types of Jewish humor, along with jokes that will make you laugh out loud.

When a rabbi had an intriguing proposal for the Abulafia Bakery, it led to a unique tradition that's been kept yearly since 1969. Read how closing for Passover became a source of abundance and blessing.

A genetic study finds a common gene among Kohanim, spanning Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and other Jewish communities. 70-80% share this gene, unlike any other population.