One of the large wireless phone carriers touts its service using the tagline, “It’s all about the network.” Or, something like that. It’s possible I’m confusing it because I don’t […]
Holidays
Inspiration, information, tutorials, recipes, and more on the Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year.
To Bang . . . In many communities, there is a custom to bang or make loud noises at the mention of Haman’s name while Megillas Esther is being read […]
If a day could be assigned a catchphrase, the choice for Purim would be obvious: “v’nahafoch hu,” “and it was reversed.” In fact, this phrase from the Megilla, “v’nahafoch hu” […]
In both Parshas Ki Sisa and the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united as one to try to accomplish a goal. In the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united by […]
In a verse said daily during the Shacharis services, we praise Hashem as “the One who heals the broken-hearted, and bandages their sorrows”. The question may be asked: Isn’t the […]
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees, in the winter? Tu B’Shvat is all about celebrating the rebirth of the trees bursting with […]
Tu Bishvat: A time to ponder Tu Bishvat is a time to ponder the great kindness of the fruit trees that Hashem bestows upon us. However, we find a reference […]
Not into raisins and bokser? Here’s an easy and elegant way to take your Tu B’Shevat menu from meh to magnificent. Recipe by Esther Ottensosser from kosher.com. Ingredients: Store-bought flat dried […]
Tu B’shvat, as the day G-d judges the trees, is the perfect time to celebrate the plentiful fruits and vegetables with which we are blessed. Dried fruit is an especially popular […]
Rav Isaac Sher zt”l asks: In the prayer of Al Ha’nissim, we thank Hashem for the miracles that occurred, the great strength that Hashem showed us, and the salvation from […]
