FAQ

Taboo in Jewish tradition, but increasingly popular nonetheless.

In Jewish tradition, gambling is frowned upon, but not prohibited.

Capital punishment: allowed in the Torah and Talmud, but rarely carried out by Jewish courts.

The clothing of Jewish prayer.

This speech honoring the deceased is an important ancient Jewish custom.

What to expect and how to behave at a bar/bat mitzvah service.

The word "kosher" literally means "fit" or "appropriate."

The idea that Jews are good with money is one of the oldest Jewish stereotypes. But it's undeniable that Jews are well-represented in finance and business.

The Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh, is divided into three sections: Torah, Prophets and Writings.

The Jews as a nation in the land of Israel

The Jewish position on abortion is nuanced, neither condoning it nor categorically prohibiting it.