In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Tetzaveh, the Israelites are given instructions in how to make the sacred garments that will be worn by the High Priest...
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New Year’s Resolutions
Another year, another exciting time for my family! My nephew was married a year ago in Jerusalem...
The Month Of Elul
This Saturday evening is the start of Elul, the month leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur...
What’s YOUR Family’s Jewish History?
Here is mine, gleaned almost fully from a single conversation with my mother…
Turn The Binoculars Around: A Lesson In Self-Confidence
This week is my Bat Mitzvah portion and it contains a lesson in self-confidence!...
Is Shavuot A Made-Up Holiday? Hint: No
Many secular Jews don’t know much about the festival of Shavuot. Years ago, I even had a congregant refer to it as...
The Torah Is Not A Book, But An Inheritance
The festival of Shavuot, which begins this weekend, commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai...
Count Your Blessings — Count The Omer
Be grateful. Count your blessings. Treat others well. Make every day count. Be kind...
How Do I Count The Omer?
HOW do I Count the Omer? 1. Some begin with a meditation that states one’s intention to fulfill the commandment...
Is Passover 7 Days Or 8 Days?
Passover begins March 30th with four questions, and ends with a fifth...
Ahava: A Spiritual Experience in the Jewish Tradition 