There’s an anecdote in my wife’s family about how her uncle tried to give his father-in-law, her Zeidy Shmelka, directions to the Catskills that might avoid traffic. This was in […]
Shabbat and Holidays
Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish calendar—its prayers, fasting, and power of teshuvah (repentance).
One of my favorite stories from Chovos HaLevavos is that of a certain chassid (as in close to Hashem, since it was written centuries before the Baal Shem Tov, founder […]
This Yom Kippur eve during the evening service, I got to a point in my prayers where I realized that there were things I had done during the past year […]
The Secret of Seven The posuk (Torah verse)[1] says, “A tzaddik (righteous person) falls seven times, and rises.” Seven is the number that signifies completeness. In space, there are seven […]
Yom Kippur is the most awesome day of the year. This is the final day of the Ten Days of Repentance which began on Rosh Hashana. This is the day […]
Have you always wanted to observe the day of Yom Kippur but have no idea where to begin? Join Rabbi Eli Bohm as he gives a quick overview of the […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Oorah’s “10 Minute” Guides are designed to help you “find your way around” the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage is rich with […]
A unique look at the Yom Kippur service: Change your perspective with the proper preparation. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz, gives a weekly class at Oorah’s Torah Spot in Staten […]
Hold on to the holiday’s inspiration; don’t let Satan have his way. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Yom Kippur message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi […]
The steps to becoming a better Jew. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short (3 minute) Yom-Kippur message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi Mintz’s weekly class given […]
