Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz As a mother with children in shidduchim (of marriageable age), I have been reciting a lot of Tehillim (Psalms) recently. It’s taken me […]
Judaism 101
Explore the meaning and beauty behind Jewish prayers. Great for beginners or anyone looking to connect more deeply.
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz What is the correct approach to raising children today? Should we focus on warmth and positivity, or on firmness and discipline? And how […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Our fellow Jews in Israel have gone through so much lately and we all feel bad for them. But how can I truly […]
Elul to Shemini Atzeret The journey of the High Holidays – Elul through Simchat Torah, is a single, continuous arc of self‑discovery and closeness with our Creator. Elul awakens us […]
Moshe’s Pleas Our parshah, Parshat Va’etchanan begins with one of the most moving and personal episodes in the Torah. Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses), the greatest of all prophets, turns to Hashem […]
Food for the Trip In the past, I wrote a column about being prepared (I’m a prepper!) Well, recently I was heading to Israel to see my daughter (single and […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have heard of rabbis who try to calculate the exact time of the arrival of Mashiach (The Messiah). But I’ve also heard […]
Every year Parshat Devarim is read during the somber Nine Days that lead up to Tisha B’Av—could that timing be hinting at a deeper, timeless message of hope in exile? […]
Q. I am reciting a Jewish prayer on behalf of the sick. Should I mention the patient’s name? Knowing Whom You’re Praying For Although God is very well aware of […]
