FAQ
Does Judaism Allow Organ Donations?
Frequently asked questions about Jewish views on these life-saving procedures.
Is There a Jewish Afterlife?
Judaism is famously ambiguous about what happens when we die.
Rosh Hashanah FAQ: All About the Jewish New Year
Your Rosh Hashanah questions answered.
Jewish Perspectives on End-of-Life Care
Jewish approaches to medical decision-making for the terminally ill.
Judaism and Pets: Questions and Answers
What Jewish tradition says about cats, dogs and other companion animals.
Why Do So Many Orthodox Men Have Beards?
The Jewish reasons for facial hair, including sidelocks (payot).
Why Does Rosh Hashanah Last for Two Days?
The Jewish new year celebration is two days long.
Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up
From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.
Jewish Mourning FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Jewish traditions related to death and mourning.
Your Guide to Reading the Hebrew Bible
Learn the many chapters that make up the Tanach and find out where you can find more information about each.
