The most visible feature of Sukkot is the building of temporary shelters. In fact, "the word 'sukkot' means 'booths,' and refers to the temporary dwelling that we are commanded to live in during this holiday in memory of the period of wandering" (R Continue Reading...
Jewish Holy Days
Jews have been celebrating Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) since about 1300 B.C. It is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated in the spring of each year, following the rules laid down by God in the Continue Reading...
Judaism is a major world religion, honored and practiced by at least ten million people around the world, probably more ("Jewish Population"). The vast majority of Jews live in the United States and Israel, but there is also a sizeable Jewish populat Continue Reading...
World Religions Report
JUDAISM
Judaism (Introduction, Worship Site Review, Interview, Comparison/Contrast with Christianity)
This report explores one of the most important Abrahamic religions, Judaism.
In this report, a detailed introduction of J Continue Reading...
Sabbath Greetings
The traditional Sabbath greetings are Shabbat Shalom (Hebrew), or Gut Shabbos (Yiddish).
A family time
Shabbat is very much a time when families come together in the presence of God in their own home.
Singles, or others with n Continue Reading...