Sefirot are defined as emanations, meaning an abstract but perceptible concept that originates from a source. While we are involved in counting Sefirat Haomer, we also have an opportunity to […]
Judaism 101
Judaism 101 offers insight into the beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism, providing a solid foundation for further study.
Shavuos is nearly here, and this should not take us by surprise, as we have been counting the days! But what are we counting towards when we count the Omer […]
Recently, someone shared a copy of advice for wives which was published in a home economics book in 1950. It had things like, “Plan ahead to have a nice dinner […]
Why is it that many Orthodox Jews do not honorYom HaShoah? Don’t they care about the six million? Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds: Of course we mourn the six million. However, […]
The Torah Commandment for Daily Torah Study The Rambam (Hilchos Talmud Torah 1:8) says that every Jewish man has to set aside a time daily for Torah study, both during […]
It was almost time to bentsch licht on the first night of Pesach. The table was set with all their most beautiful china and there in the middle, in its […]
As we know, the chag (holiday) of Pesach (Passover) is upon us. But how can we connect and relate to Passover in a real, tangible, and significant way? I think […]
Whenever I get an idea about a column, I jot it down and then go back to the list when I’m ready to write. Generally, I have several to choose […]
In the busy 2020 pre-Yom Tov rush, amid Covid concerns and dashed Pesach plans, the master chefs at Oorah and TheZone join together to bring you an epic evening of […]
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 […]