Benedictions and blessings are an integral part of Jewish culture. Expressions like barukh ha-Shem and tavo alav ha- b’rakhah are heard often in Jewish circles. Let us explore the root of the word ...

The blessing said over the candles is, "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Yom Tov light." In Hebrew ...

That's just one of the colorful curses to be found in the new book, Let's Hear Only Good News: Yiddish Blessings and Curses, by Dr. Josef Guri of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Among the ...

Getty Images Lighting candles is an important part of Jewish holidays. On Rosh Hashanah, the traditional blessing spoken over the lighting of candles is, "Blessed are You, Lord our G-d ...