Navigating the delicate moments on Friday afternoon of Chanukah 1. When should one daven Mincha on erev Shabbos? Preferably, one should daven Mincha before lighting the...
Beis Yosef asked, “Why do we celebrate Chanukah for eight days if there was ample oil to last for one day? It would seem that the...
Understanding the cultural clash between the Greeks and the Jews During the holiday of Chanukah, Jews relive their military and ideological victory over their Hellenistic adversaries....
Everything you need to know about the holiday of Chanukah – Hanukkah Chanukah (Hanukkah), the Festival of Lights, begins on the 25th day of the Jewish...
In a rare holiday phenomenon, Chanukah and Thanksgiving overlap this year—for the first time since 1918. Chanukah begins on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 27, with...
On the last day of Sukkot, Hoshana Rabba, we beat a bundle of willow branches (actually one is enough) on the floor (SA OC 664:4). The...
A true Simchat Torah story He came by my house every six months or so, for a modest contribution to support the immigrant village he helped...
God adds a special day at the end of Sukkot, a day of great intimacy with our Creator, as He asks His Jewish children to remain...
Rejoicing with the Torah because it is an exceptional book that has made us exceptional. Till now the best definition of chutzpah was probably that given...
Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot. Following on the heels of the High Holidays is Sukkot, a seven-day festival (8 days in the...
Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot. Following on the heels of the High Holidays is Sukkot, a seven-day festival (8 days in the...
The key to joy is success in our relationships. This includes our relationship with other people, with ourselves, and with God. Every Jewish holiday is infused...
I cringe thinking how much aggravation I caused this woman My daughter’s wedding pictures have been piled neatly in their original boxes gathering dust. This may...
God wants to help. Just ask Him. For years I attended Yom Kippur services without having any idea why I went. Yet I sensed that Yom...
Guidelines for the holiest day of the Jewish year – the Day of Atonement. Following the sin of the Golden Calf, Moses pleaded with God to...
Yizkor is the memorial service recited for deceased parents and other relatives at several points throughout the year. The name of the prayer means “May He...
