There is a contemporary Jewish community with its own religious calendar that marks observances unique to their community, from the birthdays of their leaders to …
People have feelings about transliteration. We want to share our philosophy on transliteration and why we transliterate the way we do.
When is the earliest time that we can begin observing Jewish festivals, on first or second day of Yom Tov, in particular, the Passover seder?
It can be daunting to prepare for your first seder. We’ve put together a collection of great posts that will help you get started.
Exploring Judaism has come a long way in just over eight months, and we think there is much to be proud of.
You’ve got a friend. Maybe children have the right idea. Why do most of us outgrow the comfort of asking someone to be our friend? …
Hello Explorers! As we approach Elul and the reflective season, we’ve been doing the same here at Exploring Judaism. It has been just about four …
This is a super simple guide on how to do the ritual of Havdalah including the blessings in Hebrew, English, and Transliteration.
There are different sources, published by the Rabbinical Assembly, that express Conservative Judaism’s approach to abortion.
Counting the omer is an accessible mitzvah, commandment, that each of us can do. Here you will find the simple instructions on how to do it.