Archive for 2017
HaMotzi Children’s Song (Hebrew)
This sweet song, by Israeli artist, Ariela Savir, includes the blessing over the bread as well as praise for God
Sephardic Tradition: Friday Night Candle Lighting
In this Hebrew clip (at 1:00), Inbar Tabiv demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles, first reciting the blessing and
An Introduction: The Ritual Washing of the Hands
This short article offers a brief introduction to the origins of hand-washing rituals in Judaism, as well as a practical
Hand-Washing Before a Meal: A Detailed Guide
In this video, Rabbi Joel Finkelstein outlines the circumstances in which one is required to perform the ritual hand-washing before a
Washing for a Meal: The Practical, The Philosophical & The Mystical
In these three long video lectures, Chabad Rabbi Mendel Kaplan breaks down the mitzvah of Netilat Yadayim at mealtime, with an
Hand-Washing Before a Meal: A Basic Guide
In this short instructional video, an American Conservative rabbi offers a presentation of how to wash one’s hands before eating bread.
Blessing the Children and the Importance of Family
In this article, Ariela Pelaia presents how the blessing over the children on Shabbat is traditionally practiced, as well as ways
Chief Rabbi of the UK on Blessing the Children on Shabbat
In this short video, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the United Kingdom, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, explains why children are blessed
Blessing the Children on Friday Night: Origins and How-To
This thorough introductory article by Tamar Fox outlines the origins and various family customs for the ritual blessing over the
Introduction to the Blessing over the Bread
This short article offers a brief introduction to the blessing over the bread, including an explanation of the purpose of