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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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