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How to Fast

Learn how to fast. Tisha B'Av and Yom Kippur are two of the most commonly observed fast days in Judaism. There are several ways to prepare oneself physically for fasting.

How to Separate Challah

Jewish Law requires that anyone preparing dough for baking bread must separate a small piece of dough, called challah, bless it and discard it. This is done in memory of the gifts of bread once given to the Kohen (Jewish priest). Learn how to separate challah.

Tuna - Terrific or Terrible?

What is healthy about tuna? What is unhealthy about tuna? Which tuna is best to eat? How much tuna is safe to eat? The EPA provides guidelines for the safe amount of tuna to eat.

Most Common American to Metric Cooking Conversions

What are the most common American to Metric conversions needed when cooking?

Blood Spots in Eggs

An egg that contains a blood spot may not be eaten according to Jewish dietary laws. Learn the most efficient way to weed out a non-kosher egg before it is added to a pan and renders everything in the pan non-kosher.