Stuff Jews Should Know

Why does Judaism make it so difficult to convert? What are the steps required to become a Jew? How are the laws of conve... Read more

If I have a tattoo am I allowed to be buried in a Jewish Cemetery?  Lot’s of people ask this question but what what does... Read more

Maybe the question should be ‘why are there’ major denominations in Judaism?  Batya and Mottle explore the major denomin... Read more

Everyone knows that the Torah is the center of Jewish Life.  But what do Jews mean by Torah?  Is it the Five Books of Mo... Read more

There is probably no more well known Jewish ritual throughout the year than the Passover Seder.  So many people have mem... Read more

What are those black leather boxes that you see men wearing at the Western Wall? Do women wear tefillin? What are they m... Read more

For seven days the Jewish People dwell in temporary huts, place with fruit, and rejoice over water?  What is going here?... Read more

It is the beginning of the five books of Moses. We are familiar with the stories, but what is the common thread that tie... Read more

Mottle and Batya are back with the Season Premier of Stuff Jew Should Know!  Where does Jewish prayer come from?  How is... Read more

Shavuot is one of the three main biblical festivals celebrated by the Jewish People.  It commemorates the giving of the ... Read more

Rosh Chodesh is the most important holiday, that Jews don’t really celebrate!  It is absolutely essential to Jewish life... Read more

Death is an experience that every human being comes in contact. Judaism has an incredible ‘toolbox’ for dealing with thi... Read more

Batya and Mottle do a gossip show.  It is not what you make think. (or may have hoped for).  They explore the Jewish law... Read more

For two thousand years where ever Jews where in the world, they have directed their prayers toward a hill in Jerusalem. ... Read more

Everyone knows about the Passover Seder, but did you know that Passover is really a week long celebration.  The Seder is... Read more