MT. ARARAT AND THE ARK

Jewish Myths Mt. Ararat & the Ark The Myth There is a popular belief that Noah’s Ark came to rest on the highest mountain, Mt. Ararat, as described in Genesis 8:4. Many argue this as proof of biblical inaccuracy, noting that Mt. Ararat is not the tallest mountain...

PAPER IN THE WALL

Jewish Myths Paper in the Wall The Myth There is a widespread custom of placing a piece of paper with a written message into the cracks of the Kotel HaMaaravi (the Western Wall) in Jerusalem as a way to send a message to God. The Reality This practice is not rooted in...

PAYOS – SIDELOCKS

Jewish Myths Payos - Sidelocks The Myth There is a popular belief that Jews have worn sidelocks (payos) since ancient times, with the Chassidic community often regarded as the faithful preservers of this supposed original heritage. The Reality Payos, as we recognize...