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
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?
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?
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
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
This link opens up the Winter 2018 issue of the The Jewish Educator journal, full of articles, resources, activities, and lesson
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
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?
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
In this article from the South African Jewish Report, Adina Roth describes how the ancient Kabbalistic practice of learning Torah all