Among his accomplishments, you would find ark construction, animal control, zoo keeping and boat captain on his resume

It's the call to worship, with the same words said before a Torah portion is chanted.

During this festival, multi-branched candelabras are lit, while four-sided tops are spun.

Two things that Jews are not supposed to mix when it is time to eat

Often thought of as a Jewish food, this bread like product actually originates in Eastern Europe

He shlepped the Israelites all the way from Egypt to the Promised Land.

Intended to remind us of the Israelites standing at the Red Sea, be careful when you say this prayer; the first time with a "ch" sound and the second with a "k".

You know it's this holiday when students bring matzah into the school lunchroom

Often referred to as the Second Commandment, bowing down to images or other "gods" is definitely considered a no-no

Jelly donuts and latkes, typically eaten at Chanukah, have this key element in common

Like an answer to a prayer, she brought over water and offered it to both a servant and to a camel.

For this prayer, originally found in the High Holy Day liturgy, the Ark is opened and some people bend their knees and bow low to the ground.

Fasting is the most well-known practice when it comes to this high holy day.

On this one day, there should be no work, including lifting, carrying, or writing

Many claim to have created this round edible ball, but it is a staple of every street food vendor in Israel

This youngest son of Jacob was framed for taking a goblet from Pharaoh's palace.

This section of the service comes right in the middle, and starts by asking to be able to open up our mouths and pray.

Known for its costumes and well-known characters, this holiday reflects the old addage; "They tried to kill us; we survived; let's eat."

According to the laws of purity, there are weeks during the month when a husband and wife should not be doing this.

In preparing meats, this valuable condiment was used to ensure every drop of blood came out.

As he fled the evil cities of Sodom and Gemorra, this man became an instant widow as his wife turned into a pillar of salt.

Meant for mourner's, the non-Hebrew words of this prayer comes from a piece that is said several times a day and has nothing to do with death.

As we moved away from rural living, the focus of this holiday went from being about the harvest to the gift of Torah

Two things that Jews are not supposed to mix when it comes to clothes

According to Jewish laws of keeping kosher, sea animals like shrimp and lobster are forbidden because they fall into this category.