http://judaism.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-10-11T22:16:59Z Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:16:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/18/what-is-the-behemoth.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/G/s/1/-/-/behemoth-leviathan-150.jpg" alt="The Behemoth" width="150" height="207" />Though Halloween isn't a Jewish holiday, with all the spooky fun going on in October now seems the perfect time to learn about Jewish mythical beasts and superstitions. First up: the Behemoth.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/18/what-is-the-behemoth.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/18/what-is-the-behemoth.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:10:45 +0000 2012-10-18T21:10:45Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/11/halloween-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate.htm <p><img style="margin: 4px; float: right;" src="http://z.about.com/d/judaism/1/G/W/a/halloween.jpg" alt="Halloween" width="160" height="160" />It's October and as far as emails in my inbox go, that always means one thing: lots of questions about Halloween and whether or not it is OK for Jews to celebrate the holiday. :)</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/11/halloween-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/11/halloween-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:16:59 +0000 2012-10-11T22:16:59Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/08/simchat-torah-2012.htm http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/08/simchat-torah-2012.htm Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:21:33 +0000 2012-10-08T16:21:33Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/05/why-do-we-wave-the-lulav-and-etrog-on-sukkot.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/G/b/-/-/-/lulav-etrog.jpg" alt="Lulav" width="100" height="271" />There are three major traditions associated with the celebration of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/whatissukkot.htm">Sukkot</a>: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/How-To-Build-A-Sukkah-Feast-of-Tabernacles.htm">building a sukkah</a>, eating in the sukkah and waving the lulav and etrog. The lulav and etrog are actually four different kinds of plants (called the "Four Kinds" or "Four Species") that are brought together and waved while reciting blessings. They include a citron, a palm branch, three myrtle twigs and two willow branches.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/05/why-do-we-wave-the-lulav-and-etrog-on-sukkot.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/10/05/why-do-we-wave-the-lulav-and-etrog-on-sukkot.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:47:48 +0000 2012-10-05T06:47:48Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/30/albert-einstein-quotes.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/G/L/6/-/-/einstein.jpeg" alt="Albert Einstein" width="160" height="160" />Albert Einstein was a German-born Jewish theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His contributions to science revolutionized our understanding of physics and the universe. During his prolific career Einstein also shared his thoughts on everything from the nature of understanding to the importance of curiosity. He was also known for sharing many humorous observations, such as "The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits" and "Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/30/albert-einstein-quotes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/30/albert-einstein-quotes.htm Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:30:39 +0000 2012-09-30T09:30:39Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/27/how-to-build-a-sukkah-for-sukkot.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/G/L/4/-/-/hut.gif" alt="Sukkah" width="161" height="129" />Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur may be behind us, but that doesn't mean the holiday season is over. A mere four days after Yom Kippur comes <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/whatissukkot.htm">Sukkot</a>, an eight-day harvest festival also known as "The Feast of Tabernacles."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/27/how-to-build-a-sukkah-for-sukkot.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/27/how-to-build-a-sukkah-for-sukkot.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:38:14 +0000 2012-09-27T20:38:14Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/25/have-an-easy-fast-2.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 4px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/G/e/4/-/-/Yom-kippur-2.jpg" alt="Yom Kippur" width="160" height="119" />Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar and begins today at sundown. Also known as "The Day of Atonement," during this holiday Jews focus on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/judaismbasics/g/teshuvah.htm">teshuvah</a> (repentance), prayer and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/Best-Ways-To-Prepare-For-Yom-Kippur-Fast.htm">fasting</a>. The purpose of these actions - all of which are viewed in a joyous light - is to bring about reconciliation between people and between individuals and God.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/25/have-an-easy-fast-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/25/have-an-easy-fast-2.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:15:20 +0000 2012-09-25T18:15:20Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/21/how-to-prepare-for-the-yom-kippur-fast.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/0/K/6/-/-/yomkippur.jpg" alt="Yom Kippur" width="195" height="155" />If you haven't started preparing for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/yomkippur.htm">Yom Kippur</a> fast yet, there's still time. From cutting back on caffeine and focusing on complex carbs, to preparing a balanced <em>seudat mafseket </em>(final meal before the fast), taking steps to prep your body for a period without food and water can enhance your ability to focus on the spiritual effects of fasting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/21/how-to-prepare-for-the-yom-kippur-fast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/21/how-to-prepare-for-the-yom-kippur-fast.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:26:08 +0000 2012-09-21T09:26:08Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/20/the-meaning-of-kol-nidre-on-yom-kippur.htm http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/20/the-meaning-of-kol-nidre-on-yom-kippur.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:52:59 +0000 2012-09-20T08:52:59Z http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/16/lshanah-tovah.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/judaism/1/0/J/6/-/-/shanatovah.jpg" alt="Shanah Tovah" width="325" height="231" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/od/holidays/a/roshhashanah.htm">Rosh HaShanah</a>, the Jewish New Year, begins today at sundown and if you're wondering how to wish fellow Jews and Jewish friends a "Happy New Year" here's the answer: "L'Shanah Tovah." L'Shanah Tovah literally means "For a Good Year." (The image above shows "L'Shanah Tovah" in Hebrew.)</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/16/lshanah-tovah.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://judaism.about.com/b/2012/09/16/lshanah-tovah.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:50:42 +0000 2012-09-16T08:50:42Z