The prophets instituted four fasts after the destruction of the First Temple, the gravest of which is Tish'a B'Av
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Laws of the Three Weeks
The Three Weeks lasts from the fast on the 17th of Tammuz (Shiva Asar B'Tammuz) and end on the end of the 9th day of Av (The fast of Tisha B'Av).
Read MoreParashiot Ḥukat and Balak
This week, the B’nei Yisrael sing another song of praise. How does the Song of the Well and the Song of the Sea. How do they differ?
Read MoreParashat Korach
Korach was acting like a husband that was not happy with his wife and he wanted to start a fight with her.
Read MoreParashat Shalach
"If I give you a challenge, that means you have the power to complete this mission. And, if you feel you can't do it, it's only because you're not aware of your hidden power."
Read MoreThe Smoke and the Clouds
Remember the love and trust you had in the desert where you didn’t ask any questions but you trusted in me [HaShem] and you believed in me.
Read MoreBlessing Others
What does it mean when we bless others with love?
Read MoreShavuot Questions
The Pesach Seder has its Four Questions. Shavuot raises its own questions too.
Read MoreSo, what is the connection between Shmita to Mount Sinai
There is a well known phrase in Israel that Rabbis and politicians like to use someone gives a wrong answer.
Read MoreEmunah, Faith, and Happiness
Based on this the Rambam says that a person can never be happy without Emunah. Emunah is the best remedy for stability in turbulent times
Read MoreAm Yisrael at the Sea
In the story of Kriyat Yam Suf, it says twice in two different Psukim: Am Yisrael came within the sea on the dry land, and the water was a wall for them on the right and on the left. There are two differences between these two verses that can teach us significant lessons.
Read MoreThere are No Shortcuts
In our exodus from Egypt, the Jews reached a high level of Emunah very quickly. That was our downfall, and why we spent forty years in the desert..
Read MoreDon't Stop in the Middle
One of the lessons we learn on Pesach is to not stop in the middle, but continue until the end.
Read MoreThe Laws of Toveling Dishes
As it is written in the Shulcan Aruch, one way to beautify the mitzvah of the Seder is to use fancy tableware. Many people may also buy new cookware and appliances for Pesach. All of these items may need to be toveled.
Read MoreThe Mitzvot of Pesach
Two elements constitute the foci of the Seder: The first is commemoration of our exodus from Egypt and our emancipation from slavery and our reflection on the significance of Israel's freedom. The second is to transmit our tradition to the next generation.
Read MoreThe Laws of Erev Pesach
The Gemara in Pesachim (Daf 3b) says that one is forbidden to work on Erev Pesach after midday.
Read MoreBedikat Chametz
The laws of bedikat chametz and where you should search.
Read MoreSelling Chametz Before Pesach and Buying Chametz After Pesach
Why do we sell our chametz after we burn and nulify it? What if I own a company that has chametz? What if I just own a few shares? What if I invest in a fund that has companies that own chametz?
Answers to questions you didn’t even know you had
Read MoreParashat Terumah
And they will take a donation from me
Read MoreParashat Yitro
Who should be the Chazan? How do you choose?
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