When people start learning Yiddish, there are so many lessons to master that there’s often not enough time to learn the various ways of greeting people on Shabbos and the Jewish holidays. And Yiddish ...

One of the first words you probably learnt in English was ‘hello’ – a very common way of greeting someone and suitable in both formal and more relaxed situations. Now we’re going to here some other ...

It's Rosh Hashana, also known as the start of the Jewish New Year. The celebratory holiday lasts two days, starting at sunset on Monday, Sept. 22, and continuing through the evening of Wednesday, Sept ...

Yom Kippur, which is observed from sundown Tuesday to sundown Wednesday, is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It’s a high holiday that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. But ...

Now that a virus has finally stopped us from shaking hands, we have a singular opportunity to eliminate this custom once and for all. There’s a much better way to greet one another — and no, it’s not ...

It's that time of year again. The Jewish New Year, also known as Rosh Hashanah starts the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and will end at sundown on Friday, October 4, 2024. The Hebrew word, ...

Next time you go in to shake an acquaintance's hand, kiss a pal on the cheek, or greet someone with a friendly hug, don't! Instead, try using one of these 14 greetings that don't require any touching.

Partnership concept. Smiling young African American businessman extending hand to shake.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Prostock-Studio) The coronavirus outbreak has many ...