Category Archives: Jewish Religion

Shalom friends, the winter is here! It’s rainy and cold and it’s the best time to prepare Hamin (Cholent). Hamin is a long-simmered stew traditionally served for the Sabbath. There are many variations of Hamin, which is standard in both the Ashkenazi and Sephardi kitchens. The word Hamin derives from the Hebrew word חם , [...]

It is a well known fact that Judaism values life. Jews believe that the lives of all people are the product of G-d. The rules in Judaism are created to preserve the life of every human being, without regard to race, gender and religion. The term Pikuach Nefesh, literally means “saving a life”, describes the [...]

Since the Founding of the State of Israel this question has caused many political and religious arguments. Who is a Jew is a question that deals with Jewish identity. Even during World War 2, this question was rased many times and also was addressed by the Nuremberg Laws. The definition of who is a Jew [...]