Yehuda Shurpin

This name possesses a power that can be easily misappropriated.

Wine has its own unique set of blessings and customs, as well as rules about who may handle it and with whom we drink.

Can a person be disqualified from leadership based on age alone?

The evening following Shabbat has particular significance. It is associated with Prophet Elijah & the final Redemption.

Children say Kaddish to assist the souls of their parents through divine judgment, which is as long as 12 months.

The intricacies of when and how to bow can trip up even the most seasoned synagogue attendees.

Opening cans, precutting aluminum foil, dressing salads, and setting the cholent correctly, here's how to get it done.

A mikvah is a pool of water in which Jewish people immerse to affect purity. It is most commonly used by women when they conclude their period of niddah and by converts as they become Jewish. In this article, we’ll explore the most common type of mikvahs ...

The recital of the Mourner's Kaddish is a key part of the mourning process in Judaism, discover who says it, what to say, and when to say it.

Halachah is cautious about giving these sacred scrolls to non-Jews. There are several reasons why.