In today’s world, the way we greet one another has taken on a whole new level of significance. Traditional handshakes, hugs and cheek kisses have become less common as health concerns like the cold ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and the fact that it's marked on the calendar as a holiday, you might think ...

We've all found ourselves automatically asking "How are you?" when running into someone, only to be met with a perfunctory "Fine, thanks!" before moving on. Sure, it gets the job done as far as a ...

Kissing seems like a universal gesture. After all, what could be more natural than greeting someone with a peck on the cheek? Yet, behind this apparent simplicity lies a veritable cultural jungle.

Monday, September 6 marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, or erev (eve of) Rosh Hashanah. While the year may be 2021 here in the US, as we enter the eve of the Jewish New Year on the Hebrew Calendar, ...