To celebrate or not to celebrate? That is the question. While the Jewish faith doesn’t recognize Christmas and Easter on religious grounds, making the call on whether or not to partake in more secular holidays can be tricky. So, how do Jews feel about celebrating Halloween? Many Jews who associate Halloween with paganism, Christianity, and … Read more
With the marketing-fueled rush toward the holiday season after Black Friday, it is easy to forget that Christmas is a religious holiday deriving from the Christian faith. Do Jews celebrate Christmas, and if so, how do they celebrate it? The birth of Jesus Christ makes Christmas one of Christianity’s most important holidays. However, the same … Read more
When it comes to religious rules regarding food, there are some you might be wondering about, and some that you may have heard of as common knowledge. Among the more well-known rules is the stated Jewish religious ban on eating pork – but is it fact or fiction? No, Members of the Jewish faith are … Read more
With various religious practices come various dietary restrictions, and it can be confusing to determine which foods are acceptable to which religious groups. For example, if you’re considering Judaism, you might wonder if practicing the Jewish faith allows you to eat meats like chicken. Yes, members of the Jewish faith can eat chicken, among other … Read more
You probably already know that the butchering and consuming of lambs play a significant role in the Passover tale. You might be shocked to learn that lamb isn’t often served during a typical Jewish Passover seder. Jews who fully adhere to this prohibition won’t partake in roasted meat or poultry during their seder. Some people … Read more
When it comes to Middle Eastern travel and working locations, Dubai is one of the major hotspots under scrutiny in the world. While Dubai is a highly diverse city, its location in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) leads to questions, namely – can members of the Jewish faith go to Dubai? Yes, while Jewish experts … Read more
While most people know that there are strict rules around the consumption of meat by Jewish people, their grasp of the rules around dairy might be a bit sketchy. We know that Jews can’t eat meat from certain animals, but what are the rules around milk? Jews can drink milk, as long as the milk … Read more
Each religion has its own practices, diets, and traditions that make them unique to one another. Judaism is one of these religions with its own perspective on how to live. They have an interesting diet that disapproves of many meats. Is bacon a food they’re allowed to eat? No, Jews do not eat bacon or … Read more
With the many different worldview and belief systems dominating our world, there is bound to be some similarities between religions. This can become confusing no matter what background you come from or which religion you set out to explore. You may find yourself asking questions like: do Jews believe in original sin? No, Those who … Read more
Many religions and cultures have quite strict guidelines about what is and is not okay to eat, so you might be wondering, do Jews eat shrimp? No, people that follow the Jewish dietary laws known as Kashrut cannot eat shrimp. They are considered treif (or trefah) and are not kosher. In fact, no shellfish is … Read more