The first thing we do is fill the goblet with the wine or wine substitute. It is the Custom among many to overpour, spilling a little bit over the sides of the goblet. This shows that you are blessed, that you have wine in abundance in your home. also, you will use this later to...
There are two ways to say “goodnight” in Hebrew. “Lilah Tov” is most commonly used; it is pronounced "lye-lah tohv" and the “h” is silent. You may also use “Chalomot Paz,” wishing someone "golden dreams" and it sounds like "cha-loh-moht pahz." Tip At su...
Knowing how to say happy Hanukkah is important for anyone who enjoys sharing holiday greetings with friends, family members or colleagues. While the actual phrase“Happy Hanukkah” is an appropriate greeting for the Jewish observance of Hanukkah, it is not the only one. What is a Sukkot hut?
When to Light Hanukkah candles are lit after sundown, when it is dark. But there is one exception.Since Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, the holiday will inevitably overlap with Shabbat at least once.Lighting a fire during Shabbat is forbiddenaccording to Jewish law, so there are slight adjust...
even cruel – if we did not mourn on Tisha B’Av [the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av] and Yom Hazikaron [Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars and Victims of Terrorism]. At the same time, we are commanded, v’hayita ach sameach –“Be only happy” – on our holidays...
Aviv to Jerusalem is by taxi, but it’s also the most expensive. You can easily grab a taxi anywhere in Tel Aviv. Agree on a price in advance unless you prefer the meter. Watch out for extra fees for additional passengers, luggage, Shabbat, etc. The fees in Tel Aviv taxis add up ...
How to celebrate this Jewish holiday of dwelling & rejoicing Sukkot (Hebrew: "Feast of Booths," "Feast of Tabernacles," or "Feast of the Ingathering") is a Jewish holiday taking place on the 15th day of the month of Tishri, five days...
It's totally fine to wish someone a happy Passover in English, of course. If you want to work some Hebrew into your greeting, you can say "Happy Pasach!" Here are a few other traditional Hebrew and Yiddish greetings you can use: Chag sameach (Happy holiday) Chag kasher v’sameach ...