Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is Hinduism’s most important holiday. It celebrates the victory of goodness over…more »
The Jewish holiday Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt. It begins with a traditional dinner called a…more »
Hindus offer a puja, or worship, ceremony every day in the home, typically early in the morning. There’s no set…more »
Ever think being reincarnated as an ant could be a step toward liberation? For most Hindus the highest goal is…more »
Chances are you’ve heard the “Om” mantra in a movie or during a yoga class. Also called the pranava mantra,…more »
In Hebrew, shiva means the number seven. It also denotes the seven-day mourning period after the burial of a close…more »
For Hindus, the spiritual center of the home is the shrine, where family members meditate and take part in puja,…more »
As Jews begin a new year, they set aside a day to repent for the previous year's sins by fasting…more »