Parshah • May 2023
Shavuot – Transformation
t’s been almost seven weeks since Pesach. Shavuot is around the corner this Thursday night through Saturday. We have been counting the Omer nightly, and those of us who are…
t’s been almost seven weeks since Pesach. Shavuot is around the corner this Thursday night through Saturday. We have been counting the Omer nightly, and those of us who are…
Shavuot has a number of unique traditions that tie into its origins and meaning. This article covers the traditions of: Staying up all night: The Midrash tells us that the…
This edition of the story of Ruth has been sourced from www.Chabad.org it does not include commentary and errs to a more literal translation of the Biblical text Ruth was…
By Rabbi Menachem Wolf Shavuot is the festival celebrating the giving and receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai 3,300+ years ago. For background, 3,500+ years ago the children of…
This three part series is a quick dive into Shavuot, its history, messages and traditions. Part 1: The History of The Festival In this episode Rabbi Menachem Wolf gives a…
Lighting the candles of Shabbat and Yom Tov (festivals) is a part of ushering in the energy of those sacred moments into one’s home. The specific times of lighting correspond…
Yizkor can mean ‘remember’ and it can also mean ‘mention’. When we recite the Yizkor prayer we not only remember loved ones but bring them into the present by mentioning…
We would like to throw our support behind the Jewish community of Ukraine and encourage you to buy a pound of Matzah (approximately 8 handmade round matzos) for your Pesach…
The Purim megillah describes a tense moment between the two hero’s; Esther and Mordechai. Their discussion has a timeless lesson for us all about seizing moments that make a difference.…
The story of Purim is recorded in Megilat Esther. At first glance this seems logical enough a name being that one of the protagonists goes by the name Esther. But…
The festival of Purim has four primary traditions and a number of localised customs. The primary traditions of Purim come from the Megillah – the scroll of Esther, and they…
Being the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av is commemorated with many of the traditions observed during the period of mourning for a loved a one. Many of…