Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah The End Of The Beginning
Vzot Habracha, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Vzot Habracha is the final Parasha of the Torah. It is interesting that in the Diaspora, this Parasha can never be read on…
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What Does Sukkot Mean?
Sukkot Meaning Sukkot is a seven day celebration. It is the third of the Pilgrim festivals, together with Pesach and Shavuot, that was celebrated in Jerusalem. In days gone by,…
Yom Kippur 2019| Your Questions Answered
Let's enter this Yom Kippur with a better understanding of the prayers and traditions of the holiest day of the year. Let's delve in.
Tisha B’av Why Do We Mourn?
Tisha B'av the saddest day of the Jewish calendar. But why do we still fast? How can something that happened so many years ago have any relevance to my life in 2019?
17 Tammuz, Start Of The 3 Weeks Of Mourning
17 Tammuz is the a fast day that marks the beginning of the 3 weeks of mourning and ends with the fast of the 9th of Av, Tisha B'av. What happened on the 17th of Tammuz? What are the laws of the 3 weeks?
Shavuot What’s In A Name?
Shavuot or Shevuot? Which is the right way to talk about our chag? Do we care? Does it matter? Read more to find out.
Yom Yerushalayim – A Day Of Miracles
The streets of Jerusalem are filled with dancing and Israeli flag waving on Yom Yerushalayim. Jerusalem day, the day of miracles. Why are we so happy on this day?
Lag BaOmer – 3 Lessons For Our Time
Lag Baomer is a fun day and evening with bonfires and cutting of 3 year old hair for the first time. Yet, Lag B'omer also has 3 important lessons for us in todays modern times to learn from.