Prayers
This prayer declared the Oneness of G-d and is recited daily and before bed
The Shema
On this holiday, we celebrate the victory of the Maccabees, yet it is not mentioned in the Torah
Hannukah
On Friday nights, its traditional to say this blessing before we drink wine or other liquids
The Kiddush
He had a dream of a ladder reaching up to heaven, with angels going up and down
Jacob
This Hebrew word means “good deed,” but it technically refers to a divine commandment
This prayer is traditionally said for someone who is sick
The Mi Shebeirach
This major holiday begins a 10-day period of reflection that ends with 1 day of fasting
Rosh Hashanah
Many people use braided candles, spices, and wine to end Shabbat during this ritual
Havdalah
This woman saved the Jewish people from destruction by risking her life to stand up to the king
Esther
This Hebrew word means “repairing the world,” and it’s a core idea in Jewish social justice
Tikkun Olam
This prayer is recited by mourners yet never actually mentions death
The Kaddish
Purim
Many Jews wear this item during prayer to show respect and awareness of G-d
A kippah
He was thrown into a pit by his brothers and later became a powerful figure in Egypt
Joseph
This Hebrew number is considered lucky and symbolizes life
18/Chai
This prayer is said when something amazing or new happens
The Shehecheyanu
The Torah was given on this holiday, which also celebrates the harvest of the first fruits
Shavuot
The ritual of immersing in the Mikveh is connected to this concept
Purity or spiritual renewal
She was Moses’ sister and helped lead the Israelites in song after the Sea split
Miriam
This small box with a scroll inside is placed on doorposts in Jewish homes
Mezuzah
This is the central prayer of the Amidah, praising G-d and asking for blessings
The Avot v'Imahot
his holiday, whose name means “to skip over,” contains multiple symbolic foods, each representing elements of slavery, sacrifice, and rebirth.
Passover
A groom traditionally breaks glass at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony to remember this historical event
The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem
She laughed when she heard she would have a baby at an old age
Sarah
These are the small leather boxes containing Torah verses worn during weekday morning prayers, typically by Orthodox Jews
Tefillin