10 Well-Known Jewish Rituals That Are Surprisingly Profound

What makes Jewish rituals so transformative? From swaying in prayer to immersing in sacred waters, Ezra Weiser explains 10 ancient Jewish traditions that infuse modern life with moments of mindfulness, gratitude, and spiritual connection.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:32 Putting your right shoe on first
01:18 Pidyon HaBen (Redeeming your firstborn son)
02:44 Kissing the mezuzah
03:24 Mikvah (Ritual bath)
04:04 Tzitzit (Fringes on a garment)
04:35 Covering mirrors during Shiva
05:05 Swaying while praying
05:31 Separating Challah
06:47 Tefillin
07:40 Orlah (The first 3 years of fruit)
08:58 Connecting with something bigger
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