Ketubah: The Jewish Wedding Contract

Ketubah: The Jewish Wedding Contract

This minute long animated video briefly introduces the “ketubah,” the Jewish marriage contract, a legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

This minute long animated video provides three different reasons for the custom of smashing a glass under the chuppah at a Jewish

Why Do Jews Break Glass at Weddings?

Why Do Jews Break Glass at Weddings?

This minute long video provides various spiritual, religious, historical and philosophical explanations for the custom of smashing a glass under the chuppah

What is a Henna Ceremony?

What is a Henna Ceremony?

This minute long video introduces the “henna,” a pre-wedding party celebrated by both Jews and Arabs of Middle Eastern and North African

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

This minute long animated video briefly introduces various Jewish wedding traditions, including the “ketubah” (wedding contract), the seven blessings under the “chuppah” (wedding canopy),

The Jewish Educator Journal: Shavuot Resources

The Jewish Educator Journal: Shavuot Resources

This link opens up the Winter 2018 issue of the The Jewish Educator journal, full of articles, resources, activities, and lesson

Chabad on Shavuot

Chabad on Shavuot

This introductory article from Chabad.org explains the history, customs and deep spiritual significance of Shavuot. With many internal links to relevant videos, how-to

The Omer & Shavuot: Self-Betterment and a Divine Relationship

The Omer & Shavuot: Self-Betterment and a Divine Relationship

In this short video, Rabbi Shira Stutman shares a profound explanation of Shavuot and the 49 day period of the

Shavuot in Israel: A Celebration of Torah or First Fruits?

Shavuot in Israel: A Celebration of Torah or First Fruits?

In this article, Dr. Hizky Shoham explores the multiple identities of the holiday of Shavuot, which began as an agricultural

Taking Tikkun Leil into the Modern World

Taking Tikkun Leil into the Modern World

In this article from the South African Jewish Report, Adina Roth describes how the ancient Kabbalistic practice of learning Torah all