Jewish vocabulary

Pesach Sheni

Posted on April 28, 2010. Filed under: 5769, Jewish History, Jewish Miracles, Jewish traditions, Jewish vocabulary, Pesach, Pesach 2009, Pesach 5769, Pesach 5770, Pesach Insights, Shavous 5769, Shavuos, Shavuot, Shavuot 5769, True, Truth, Uncategorized, What? | Tags: , , , , |

BS”D We got the following 2 articles from Chabad.org Another Opportunity Granted Pesach Sheni (“the Second Pesach”) is celebrated on the 14th of Iyar, a month after the eve of Pesach. The Torah1 re lates that in the first year after the Exodus, when the Jewish people were preparing to bring the Pesach sacrifice: There [...]

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Meaning & Reasoning behind Yarmulka (AKA: Kipah)

Posted on October 16, 2009. Filed under: Jewish traditions, Jewish vocabulary, Kipa, Kipah, Kippa, Kippah, Uncategorized, Yamulka, Yamulke, Yare Malka, Yarmalka, Yurmalka, Yurmalkah | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

BS”D We found the following fascinating article from our friends at AskMoses.com: Do you know the origin of the Kipah or Yarmulkah? by Mrs. Yehudis Cohen A “Yarmulka” (Also Known As: “Kippa”) refers to a Head-covering worn by Jewish Males. It serves as a constant reminder of existence of a Higher Being (meaning: G-d). The [...]

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