Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From waving a chicken over your head for atonement to baking key-shaped challah, Jewish traditions are as surprising as they are meaningful.
These customs, passed down for centuries, are more than just rituals — they reflect deep spiritual and cultural ties. Despite their ancient origins, many traditions continue to thrive in modern Jewish life, uniting communities through shared history, heritage, and cultural identity.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Kapparot
01:26 Mimouna
02:15 Sigd
03:24 Henna ceremony
04:10 Lag BaOmer bonfires
06:05 Upsherin
06:52 Schlissel challah
07:27 Tu BiShvat seder
08:19 Visiting graves of righteous people
09:22 Pidyon HaBen
11:47 Outro
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Image and footage credits:
Photos used with permission of AAEJ Archives Online
Maurice Mamane
Tom Avni
Levi Ustinov
Yehuda Landsman
הערוץ הרשמי של כבוד מורנו ורבנו הגאון המקובל הרב רפאל מאמו
Wellcome Collection
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Executive Producer:
— Barry Skolnick
Co-Executive Producer:
— Shmuel Katz
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Translation credits:
Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria
About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion.
Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between.
About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.
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From waving a chicken over your head for atonement to baking key-shaped challah, Jewish traditions are as surprising as they are meaningful.
These customs, passed down for centuries, are more than just rituals — they reflect deep spiritual and cultural ties. Despite their ancient origins, many traditions continue to thrive in modern Jewish life, uniting communities through shared history, heritage, and cultural identity.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Kapparot
01:26 Mimouna
02:15 Sigd
03:24 Henna ceremony
04:10 Lag BaOmer bonfires
06:05 Upsherin
06:52 Schlissel challah
07:27 Tu BiShvat seder
08:19 Visiting graves of righteous people
09:22 Pidyon HaBen
11:47 Outro
Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads!
youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1
Recommended video—5 Surprising Locations Jews Live Today
youtube.com/watch?v=32FmFkU8F-U&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabBNl0Aee06VGSKbeJkrI6F&index=17
We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch
Let’s connect:
Website — https://www.Unpacked.media
Instagram — /unpackedmedia
Twitter — /unpackedmedia
TikTok — /unpackedmedia
Facebook — /unpackedmedia
-----------
Image and footage credits:
Photos used with permission of AAEJ Archives Online
Maurice Mamane
Tom Avni
Levi Ustinov
Yehuda Landsman
הערוץ הרשמי של כבוד מורנו ורבנו הגאון המקובל הרב רפאל מאמו
Wellcome Collection
-----------
Executive Producer:
— Barry Skolnick
Co-Executive Producer:
— Shmuel Katz
-----------
Translation credits:
Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria
About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion.
Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between.
About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.
#china #secret #resilience
