For the first time in our modern Jewish history, virtually all Synagogues around the world will be shut on the Final Day of Pesach. Never in living memory has nobody gone to Shul to recite the sacred memorial prayer of Yizkor and honor the eternal souls of parents and grandparents. How...
A scholarly rumination addressing Sifrei Kodesh (sacred manuscripts and books)—the overriding theme of the contemporary Chassidic festival “Hei Tevet...
Keeping Our Faith and Finding Comfort After the Pittsburgh Massacre
In the wake of this past Shabbat’s horrific massacre, Jewish people the world over are reeling in pain; feeling profound vulnerability...
A how-to presentation on effectively communicating the 7 Noahide Laws with profound clarity; illuminating foundational principles of Torah Judaism...
Our proverbial New Year for Trees is celebrated by most Sephardic Jews (and more recently by many Israelis of Ashkenazi descent as well) with an...
For close to two thousand years the mitzvah of Hakhel hasn’t been observed, yet no formal observance was instituted to recall this biblical...
The Mishnah enumerates four different New Year dates pertinent in Jewish law—one being the 15th of Shevat. Learn the Talmudic definition and legal...
Discover soul stirring insights into the incredible energy and significance of this little understood day known as the New Year for Trees! Learn why...
Archeologists recently discovered a seal or bulla of King Hezekiah near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which dates back to biblical times in the 8th...
In addition to sounding the shofar, the Talmud discusses the role of reciting verses of kingship, remembrance, and shofar. Join an in-depth analysis...