Archive for the ‘Judaism’ Category

The following information regards the first half (first 2 hours) of a Bar or bat Mitzvah Reception:
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A mezzuzah is a container that holds a kosher parchment, which is then affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes. In order for the parchment to be kosher, it has to be hand-written by a sopher, a Jewish scribe, and it has to be in perfect condition; this is why the parchment is often more expensive than the mezzuzah case itself! Note, that the parchment is always sold separately – if there is a piece of paper that comes with the mezzuzah, the chances are it is not a kosher parchment!
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Do you have a spouse who is Jewish and you are not? When couples choose to enter into an interfaith marriage, they don't always think through the repercussions that may occur down the road. They are in love, they may not be very religious themselves, or think their differences will all just magically resolve themselves somehow once they make the commitment to each other. Big decisions about the religious nature of a home are often not faced or even talked about until the first child comes.
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If you're thinking of converting to Judaism, the process and requirements are quite different depending on which "denomination" you are looking at: Orthodox, Conservative or Reform, or any of the variations therein. Please note, however, that if a conversion is performed by any means other than by the use of an orthodox rabbi, Jewish Law deems the conversion invalid.
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The 7-branch menorah is one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith. It is found mostly in temples and synagogues, often up front as an item by itself, and also as a design in stained glass windows, ceilings & wall murals, paintings, sculptures, and more. Interestingly, increasingly some churches also have seven branch menorahs in their sanctuaries to remind them of the menorah that once stood in the Temple in Jerusalem. Although, this should not be such a surprise bearing in mind the menorah's place in the Hebrew scriptures and the role of the Old Testament in the life of the church & Christian.
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The importance of family in Judaism is well established through the principles they adhere to. The importance of family in this ancient faith is even further strengthened by the events and feasts that they observe.
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It is amazing that the time has flown by so quickly, but it is time to plan the Bar/Bat Mitzvah for that special young person. There are certain things that must be done and it can be easy to get overwhelmed, but with some planning, you can get not only get through it but enjoy the day, too. It can be a great deal beneficial to find a place that specializes in parties for all occasions and can help you make this day perfect.
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Marriage involves more than living in the same house with another person. In addition to the companionship, laughter, love and joy that they share, couples usually face trials like financial responsibilities, raising children, managing time and moving to new areas for employment opportunities. This is why even the happiest couples admit that building a successful marriage requires a lot of work.
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