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 […]
Shabbat and Holidays
Inspiration, information, tutorials, recipes, and more on Shabbat and the Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year.
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 […]
The festive meal before Yom Kippur is more than practical preparation for the fast. It expresses our joy at the opportunity for forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and renewed closeness to God. […]
The Heavens, the Earth, and the Gift of Yom Kippur The heavens and earth testify to Hashem’s greatness and remind us not to overlook the gifts that are always present. […]
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 […]
How can a person make God King on Rosh Hashanah? A teaching from the Kelm Torah academy presents Jewish unity and practical concern for others as a powerful expression of […]
Hashem never allows His connection with us to weaken. Elul invites us to recognize that love, take the first step toward Him, and live in a way that reflects our […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz The number 40 appears again and again throughout the Torah: Moshe spent three separate periods of 40 days on Mount Sinai; the Jewish […]
What It Means to Be God’s Treasured Nation We are told in this week’s parashah, “You are children to Hashem your God… a treasured nation” (Devarim 14:1–2). We see from […]
Jewish Fasting Laws and Guidelines Jewish law is called halachah, from the Hebrew word holech, to walk. The laws of the Torah shine their light upon every part of our […]
