by Aaron Abadi | May 23, 2025
Jewish Myths Myth: Hebrew Words Translate Neatly Into English The dangers of mistranslating Hebrew words into convenient or modern terms Sometimes, people take Hebrew words and assign them modern equivalents simply because they sound close or feel appropriate — not...
by Aaron Abadi | Apr 9, 2025
Jewish Myths "Jewish Clothing" The Myth There is a common belief today that certain clothing styles are inherently “Jewish.” For example, black pants, a white dress shirt, a suit jacket, sometimes a tie, and a black fedora are widely considered “traditional Jewish...
by Shreedhar Bhat | Feb 16, 2025
Jewish Myths Tehillim for the Sick The Myth When a friend, family member, or communityleader falls ill, it has become common practice tocirculate their name, along with their mother’s name, and fervently recite Tehillim(Psalms) on their behalf. The belief is that this...
by Shreedhar Bhat | Dec 14, 2024
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...
by Shreedhar Bhat | Dec 14, 2024
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...
