Judaica Knowledge Base

A tallit is a Jewish prayer shawl traditionally worn during prayer as a physical reminder of Jewish values, identity, and connection to mitzvot. While it may appear simple at first glance, the tallit … read more

Meaning, Use, and Choosing with Confidence Jewish ritual items are part of everyday Jewish life, shaping how homes, workplaces, and personal spaces reflect tradition and identity. In Canada, these i … read more

Judaism is a religion with rich traditions and customs. One of the most widely known and easily recognizable symbols of Jewish faith is the mezuzah. A mezuzah is a small case that is placed on the doo … read more

The holidays are, a time for tradition, celebration and, above all, family, from Christmas to Kwanzaa to the Winter Solstice, and, for the Jewish people, “the Festival of Lights”—Hannukah.THE STORY … read more

It’s almost cliché to repeat Tevye’s attempt to distill how the Ashkenazi Jews of Fiddler on the Roof—and really Jews as a whole—have “kept their balance” throughout the years, and yet in the case o … read more