Eliezer Wenger

In commemoration of the custom in the Holy Temple to give charity towards its building, we give coins half the value of the countrie's currency once a year

The Jewish calendar follows the lunar year. The renewal of the moon marks the beginning of the month; special laws apply on this day

Some laws and customs observed in connection to Passover during its preceding days: we are more careful with our leaven and begin learning the laws of the holiday

On the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar we celebrate the New Year for the Trees "Rosh HaShonah L'Ilonot."

To relive the miraculous events of Purim, listen to the reading of the Megillah (the Scroll of Esther) twice: once on Purim eve and again on Purim day.

During the month of Nissan, when one sees a blossoming fruit tree, we make a blessing thanking G‑d for giving us trees that grow fruit.

We find in the Torah in a number of verses citing the preference of the right side of the body; we thus give the right side of the body honor and preferential treatment

Laws, customs and advice from the sages on how to conduct oneself while eating