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Torah
The Torah is a sacred book of stories, history and law. It is the word of God, given with love and for all eternity. Torah
Jewish Texts
In this section of our website you will find information about a range of Jewish texts, ranging from the Torah and Tanach (Bible), to rabbinic
Kashrut (Keeping Kosher)
All laws related to Kashrut belong to the ‘laws of obedience’ (which are laws that require us to do something). The Hebrew word ‘kasher’ means
Links (Bar Mitzvah)
Links to Other Sites & Pages about Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ahavat Israel: Bar Mitzvah Aish haTorah: ABCs of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Being Jewish: The Bar Mitzvah Chabad:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Values
Think bar mitzvah and the imagination conjures up a gourmet’s fantasy of parties and banquets. Hardly any bar mitzvah is celebrated without its accompanying festive
Guidelines for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Speeches
by Donna Jacobs Sife A friend of mine living in Washington told me a story. When her son’s bar mitzvah was approaching one of her
A Measure of Maturity
The Cadillacs were all lined up in the driveway. Minks of many colours were on display. The caterer was the best that money can buy.
How Great Was Your Bar Mitzvah?
“When was your barmitzvah?” “What was your barmitzvah sidra?” These are questions which occasionally Jewish men ask one another. In some coded way, we compare
Different Bar Mitzvah Customs
ONE TRADITION, DIFFERENT CUSTOMS The Ashkenazic experience by Rabbi David Rogut The source of the bar mitzvah celebration is based on Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai, a
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies
He flashed a wicked little smile just before he said it; one unforgettable sentence that Mick dared to include in his bar mitzvah speech. As
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Overview
Bat Mitzvah BAR MITZVAH Bar Mitzvah is the Hebrew term for ‘son of the commandment’. It refers to the time from which a Jewish male
Death & Mourning
Fundamentally, Judaism is a happy and optimistic faith, yet it recognises that there are times when sadness overtakes a person and a process of mourning
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