Symbolism and Meaning Behind Choice of Religious Garments Clothing is not merely a protection against cold or for ornamentation. Clothing constitutes the primary and necessary distinguishing mark of human society. June 6, 2016
Understanding Lag B’Omer: The Mystical Holiday of Holy Fire There are several fascinating explanations regarding the meaning of Lag b'Omer and why 'holy fires' play such a prominent role. May 25, 2016
Aliyah: A Torah Commandment and a Privilege There are many good reasons for Jews to live in the Land of Israel, which is of major importance according to the Torah and a basic principle of Zionism. May 18, 2016
Where was God during the Holocaust? Where was God during the Holocaust? No human being can answer that question, but there are a number of interpretations. May 5, 2016
The Jewish Monarchy: Unique Among the Nations There were a number of kings who ruled over the Jewish people throughout history, and while some of them were righteous and noble, others were corrupt and evil. May 4, 2016
Sefirat Ha’Omer: Counting the Days Between Passover and Shavuot As Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, counting the days between Passover and Shavuot is seen as preparation for this awesome event. May 3, 2016
Why Are There So Many Passover Laws? Why is the performance of so many commandments necessary in order to help us remember the Exodus from Egypt? April 20, 2016
The Fifth Cup of Wine We pray that next year the prophecy of the Fifth Cup will be fulfilled - and the entire nation of Israel will be joined together in the Land of Israel. April 7, 2016
Dating, Love, and Marriage – A Rabbi’s Secrets In the first article in the "Dating, Love, and Marriage" series, we discussed showing appreciation to our spouses. In this piece I offer dating tips. April 5, 2016
The Holy Land: Israel – Not ‘Palestine’ The name Palestine was a regional name imposed on the area by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who wanted to humiliate the Jews by denying their right to a homeland. April 3, 2016
Judaism’s Four Holy Cities According to Jewish tradition, many major historical events took place on the Temple Mount. It was where the creation of the world began. March 31, 2016
Appreciating Your Spouse Secret #1: Always give your spouse your best, and always show appreciation for whatever he or she does for you! March 29, 2016
The Importance of Tradition: The 3-Cornered Purim Cookie! The word for "weaken" in Hebrew is "Tash." Take a three-cornered cookie, each representing one of the three forefathers, and you have "Haman tash" - "Haman was weakened." March 16, 2016
Why is Purim So Different from All Other Holidays? Our sages teach us that in the messianic era, all Jewish holidays will be annulled - except for Purim! Why is Purim different from all other holidays? March 15, 2016
What Does Judaism say about Angels? Angels are seen to play an important role in preserving the relationship between God and humans. They frequently carry Divine messages intended for people. March 13, 2016
Jewish Cuisine: Tantalizing Appetizers Our series on Jewish cuisine turns to the tasty starters with which Ashkenazic Jews begin their meals. March 2, 2016
The Holy Task of Writing a Torah There are thousands of laws related to the writing of Torah scrolls and other sacred texts. The most important requirement, perhaps, is that the scribe be a pious and God-fearing person. March 1, 2016
A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey The Holy Land is often referred to as a land flowing with milk and honey. What does this mean? Is the expression literal or symbolic? February 25, 2016
Jewish Cuisine: Soup, Cholent and Side Dishes Sephardi-style cholent, known as hamin, uses rice instead of beans and barley, and chicken instead of beef. A traditional Sephardi addition is whole eggs in the shell which turn brown overnight. February 24, 2016
Jewish Cuisine: Traditional Shabbat Foods Welcome to the delicious world of Jewish cuisine and traditional Shabbat foods! February 17, 2016
Gaza – A Jewish Historical Perspective Let's refresh ourselves on the history of Gaza and realize that Gaza has a long Jewish history. February 5, 2016
Lighting the Chanukah Candles to Recall the Main Miracle: The Military Victory The main miracle of Chanukah was the victory of the tiny Jewish nation against a much larger enemy. So, too, the 1967 Six Day War ended in victory for the State of Israel through Divine intervention. December 14, 2015
The Chanukah Miracle – Seven Days or Eight? Was the Chanukah miracle a seven-day or an eight-day occurrence? Why is the holiday celebrated for eight days rather than seven? There's a wealth of discussion on this topic. December 13, 2015
Rare Artifacts Shed Light on Jewish Historical Mystery A new exhibit of rare artifacts on display in Jerusalem sheds light on a period in Jewish history long shrouded in mystery. February 10, 2015
Tu b’Shvat – Celebrating the Fruits of the Land of Israel Tu b’Shvat, which falls this year on February 4 and celebrates the fruits of the Land of Israel, is one of those holidays that have received little attention until the last few decades. February 2, 2015
Unlikely Friends: Jews and Muslims Together on Facebook Being a part of this group has opened my eyes to the fact that not every Arab or Muslim in the world is a war mongering, death-loving anti-Semite. It showed me that there are Muslims who are quite the opposite... January 15, 2015
