The Sukkah Is Our Reminder On the holiday of Sukkot we have the mitzvah (commandment) to dwell in the Sukkah (a temporary structure with branches or other natural materials as […]
Judaism 101
Understand the meaning behind Jewish commandments and how they connect to daily life and purpose.
Sukkos. Simchas Torah. Days filled with joy, connection, and celebration. But what exactly are we celebrating? This Sukkos & Simchas Torah Torah Nugget brings the Yom Tov to life in […]
Yom Kippur. The holiest day of the year. A day of forgiveness, teshuvah, and a fresh start. But what is Yom Kippur really about? This Yom Kippur Torah Nugget helps […]
Do Not Be Negatively Influenced The verses in this week’s Torah reading state as follows: “When your God will annihilate the nations to which you are going there (to the […]
When Success Leads to Pride In this week’s Torah reading the Torah warns us of the trap of abundance. The Torah says: “[For] you might eat, be satisfied and build […]
After forty years of experiencing a reality unlike anything the world had ever known, the Jews stood on the threshold of a new chapter. Their miraculous journey through the wilderness […]
If this is your first time attending a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony, there are many beautiful and meaningful Jewish wedding rituals that may be unfamiliar to you. We hope you […]
When Disappointment Is Part of the Plan In this week’s Torah reading, Moshe (Moses) speaks to the Jewish Nation and recounts their encounter with Sichon (Devarim 2:26–30). Sichon was a […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz If Hashem (God) wants us to do His will and keep the mitzvot (Torah commandments), why does He not reveal Himself more clearly? […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Is there anything wrong with chewing gum, either in front of others or in private? Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds: More Than What Is […]
