Judaica Knowledge Base

The menorah is one of the oldest and most recognizable symbols in Jewish tradition. It appears in religious texts, historical descriptions, and modern Jewish life, representing light, continuity, and … read more

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and the restoration of Jewish religious life. Often called the “Festival of Lights,” it is … read more

Shabbat, often called the Jewish Sabbath, is the weekly day of rest observed in Jewish tradition. Beginning at sunset on Friday and ending after nightfall on Saturday, Shabbat marks a pause from the … read more

Reclining during the Passover Seder is one of the most visible and distinctive customs of the evening. Participants lean to the side while drinking wine and eating matzah to symbolize freedom and dig … read more

The Passover Seder is the central ritual meal of Passover. Held on the first night of the holiday — and on the first two nights outside Israel — the Seder combines storytelling, symbolic … read more