Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz How much should a child be expected to help at home? And how should that be balanced with chessed (kindness) opportunities outside the home? […]
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Introduction Many of the following laws are adapted with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Sefirat HaOmer (Passover), a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel […]
Introduction The following laws are translated with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Pesach (Passover), a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit”a. The […]
As Pesach (Passover) approaches, TorahMates is excited to share a special edition Torah Nugget to learn together with your TorahMate. This beautifully designed, free PDF is packed with short, clear explanations, […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Download Print Version We designed Oorah’s ten minute guides to help you find your way around the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage […]
Purim is more than costumes and candy. It’s a powerful reminder that Hashem (God) runs the world even when He seems hidden. In this beautifully designed Torah Nugget on Purim, […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz There is someone in my life whom I am constantly helping, but he never makes any effort to help himself. How do I deal with this situation? […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I’m musically gifted and have always dreamed of using my talent in a meaningful way, such as becoming a professional chazzan. But between family, work, and […]
As December marches on towards the end of the year, I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon. All sorts of companies are producing “Year in Review” e-mails to remind me of my […]
My son is soon turning three. What do I need to do to prepare for his first haircut? In order to properly prepare for your son’s Chalakah/Upsherin ceremony, be sure […]
