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 […]
Judaism 101
Explore the meaning and beauty behind Jewish prayers. Great for beginners or anyone looking to connect more deeply.
The Korban Todah and Its Meaning Amongst the various sacrifices discussed in this week’s Torah reading is the Korban Todah, a special sacrifice brought in appreciation of a salvation one […]
Recognizing Hashem’s Kindnesses Each and Every Day Relating The Exodus from Egypt: Once a Year, or Every Day? The Torah describes the mitzvah (Torah commandment) of sipur yetziat Mitzrayim, relating […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz From the time we are young, we are taught to say “please” when asking for something and that asking without it is rude. […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz My young son expressed interest in coming with me to shul (synagogue). Is it appropriate to bring young children, who don’t yet know how to pray, to shul, just for them to watch and experience the davening (prayers)? […]
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 […]
Food From Heaven—And the Food We Call “Natural” Can we imagine what it would be like to wake up one morning and find our food waiting for us — not […]
After many years of oppression and crushing labor, the long-awaited moment arrived: Klal Yisrael (the Jewish nation) was ready for redemption. Moshe’s Reluctance to Lead Moshe Rabbeinu (our leader, Moses) […]
Why Are We Called Yehudim? Have we ever stopped to consider why the Jewish people are called Yehudim? After all, Yehudah was not the firstborn—he was the fourth son of […]
The Emotional Reunion of Yaakov and Yosef Words can hardly capture the emotion that Yaakov (Jacob) must have felt when he was finally reunited with his beloved son Yosef (Joseph) […]