If a day could be assigned a catchphrase, the choice for Purim would be obvious: “v’nahafoch hu,” “and it was reversed.” In fact, this phrase from the Megillah, “v’nahafoch hu” […]
Shabbat and Holidays
Inspiration, information, tutorials, recipes, and more on Shabbat and the Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year.
In both Parshas Ki Sisa and the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united as one to try to accomplish a goal. In the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united by […]
In a verse said daily during the Shacharis services, we praise Hashem as “the One who heals the broken-hearted, and bandages their sorrows”. The question may be asked: Isn’t the […]
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees, in the winter? Tu B’Shvat is all about celebrating the rebirth of the trees bursting with […]
Tu Bishvat: A time to ponder Tu Bishvat is a time to ponder the great kindness of the fruit trees that Hashem bestows upon us. However, we find a reference […]
Not into raisins and bokser? Here’s an easy and elegant way to take your Tu B’Shevat menu from meh to magnificent. Recipe by Esther Ottensosser from kosher.com. Ingredients: Roll fruit discs […]
Tu B’shvat, as the day G-d judges the trees, is the perfect time to celebrate the plentiful fruits and vegetables with which we are blessed. Dried fruit is an especially popular […]
Rav Isaac Sher zt”l asks: In the prayer of Al Ha’nissim, we thank Hashem (God) for the miracles that occurred, the great strength that Hashem showed us, and the salvation […]
A Chanukah Miracle There was a knock at the front door. “Delivery!” called a voice from the other side. And after several years as an Oorah TorahMate, Jonathan had an […]
As the light outside waned, the call came round: “Chanukah Sameach, we’re lighting the candles now. Anyone who can, please come out to the nurses’ station.” I pulled myself up […]
