Jewish Facts

By Lorne Rozovsky


		Jews and Shoes Shoes have always played a role in history and culture. What about Jews and shoes? 10 Comments



		It's About Time All about the Jewish calendar and how it works 7 Comments



		Hand Signs of the Jew Throughout history, many societies have had secret, and not-so-secret hand signs. Jews are no different. 3 Comments



		Kapparot: The Chicken Thing Kapores is a custom carried out the day before Yom Kippur. Some say during the evening proceeding. What is this custom all about?



		The Mysterious World of Shatnez Of all the ancient laws and customs of the Jews, one of the most mysterious is that of the law forbidding Shatnez. 11 Comments



		Abi Gezunt! "Be Healthy!" Health and Jewish Tradition Does Judaism have anything to say about eating healthy and being healthy? Actually, Judaism has always been well ahead of the times in this area.



		The Kippah (Skullcap) Traditionally, Jewish men and boys wear the kippah at all times, a symbol of their awareness of, and submission to, a "higher" entity. 1 Comment