Festivals • August 2022
9th Av Traditions
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…
Festivals • August 2022
History: Tisha B’Av
The 9th day of Av (Tisha B’Av) is a day of national Jewish mourning as it is also the anniversary of some of the of most tragic events to befall…
Festivals • August 2022
The Scroll of Megilat Eicha
The Megilat Eicha was written by the profit Jeremiah after the destruction of the First Temple on Jerusalem (586 BCE). We provide you with a very brief synopsis and a…
Festivals • August 2022
Video: Kabbalah of Hate, Discord & Forgiveness
A two part series presented by Rabbi Menachem Wolf exploring: How hate can be unlearned The spiritual power of reconciliation. How forgiveness redesigns the nature of creation itself Drawing on…
Festivals • August 2022
When Jew Fights Jew
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Shmerling co-present a tragic series of historical events and tragedies that emerged from Jews fighting against themselves. The lessons are powerful and the historical narratives compelling. This…
Festivals • August 2022
9 Av History Talks
In this talk Rabbi Menachem Wolf explores famous prophecies within the Torah and how they came to play out in future history – from post biblical all the way through…
News & Events • May 2022
Shavuot in Depth
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…
Festivals • May 2022
60 Seconds With Laibl – Shavuot Edition
Rabbi Laibl Wolf has a unique ability to capture big and powerful ideas in 60 seconds. We have collated the 60 second ideas which have a relevance to the festival…
Festivals • May 2022
The History of Shavuot
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…
Festivals • May 2022
The Book of Ruth
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…
Festivals • May 2022
Shavuot Traditions Explained
Shavuot has a number of unique traditions that tie into its origins and meaning. This article covers the traditions of: Staying up all night Eating dairy Ice Cream Parties Bringing…
Festivals • May 2022
Candle Lighting
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…
Festivals • April 2022
Virtual Yizkor Board
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