For Havdalah, though, medieval Ashkenazim, stood. Several Rishonim explain that we stand in order to honor the departing Sabbath Queen. But based on this logic, one should stand for Kiddush as ...

From the weekly Kiddush (a blessing said over a wine cup) on Shabbat to holidays like Purim, Passover and Simchat Torah, wine occupies a sacred space in Judaism.

The Kiddush was lovely – nice wine, hummous and crackers, a few crisps, some fruit and fancy store-bought biscuits. The fare could even have been simpler, ...

Knows the rotation of every decent kiddush club within a 20-block radius. There are days when we all aspire to be this person. He is the stuff of great poetry, literature, and cinema. 7.

Kiddush Hashem (sanctification of God’s name) – and its opposite, hillul Hashem, the desecration of God’s name – is a crucial aspect of Judaism.

Judaism; Halacha & Hashkafa; What’s the ideal and most appropriate format for a shul’s kiddush – standing around, sitting at tables; lots of hot food, a few cold items?

A n ancient Jewish ritual cup, believed to be the oldest known Kiddush cup from the Middle Ages, is set to make its public debut before being auctioned in New York on October 29. The Cup of Joy ...

The significance of that impromptu Kiddush was immeasurable. Here we were, lone soldiers serving the Jewish State, celebrating the Jewish New Year amidst a critical operation.

Also taken from the home that day was a 19th-century kiddush cup typically used to sanctify the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. After five months, Bergman, a metallurgist, ...

The kiddush cup, which has an estimated value of between $3 million to $5 million, will be auctioned in New York on October 29. Dubbed the “Cup of Joy,” it will go on display for the public ...

The kiddush cup, which has an estimated value of between $3 million to $5 million, will be auctioned in New York on October 29. Dubbed the “Cup of Joy,” it will go on display for the public at ...

The kiddush cup, which has an estimated value of between $3 million to $5 million, will be auctioned in New York on October 29. Dubbed the “Cup of Joy,” it will go on display for the public ...