The final episode in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.

Shatnez is the prohibition of wearing garments mixed with wool and linen. Join us as we take an up-close look at how to check materials to ensure they’re free of shatnez.

The mitzvah of pidyon haben is to redeem the firstborn son by giving a Kohen five silver shekels when the boy becomes a month old.

An Upsherin is the traditional "first haircut" ceremony held on a boy's third birthday. This ceremony marks the start of the child's formal education and is highlighted by leaving payot and the child starting to wear a kipah and tzitzit.

A boy attains his religious maturity and becomes responsible to fulfill all Torah commandments at the age of thirteen; this milestone is traditionally celebrated with a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.

The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.

The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.

The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.

Children recite Kaddish for their loved ones’ departed soul. What is the meaning of Kaddish and how, when and why is Kaddish recited?

This presentation sheds light on writing a Jewish will and the legalities of estate issues with regard to inheritance.

One of the most important elements of a proper Jewish burial is the Taharah; preparing the body for its final rest by the Chevra Kaddisha or Jewish Burial Society.

A Jewish funeral is distinguished by its simplicity, humility, and solemnity. It emphasizes the spiritual and sublime over the physical and material.

Most prayers are led by a member of the congregation who serves as chazzan or canter. The congregation follows the leader for the duration of the prayer service.

A deeper look into the meanings and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: From crowning G-d as our king to blowing the Shofar and dipping apple into honey.

Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.

On the first day of Rosh Hashanah we go to a body of water to recite the tashlich prayer, where we beseech G-d for mercy, atonement and a good new year.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

Yizkor, the memorial prayer for the departed, is observed on specific holidays for the souls of those who passed on.

On Sukkot we shake the lulav and etrog. Learn how to do this mitzvah of taking “the four kinds”.