The Challenge of Purim Drinking This Purim, I shared a rather unpopular idea at my Purim seudah (party). I referred to the well-known and oft-quoted words of the Shulchan Aruch […]
Preparing for Passover: The Reading of Parshat Parah In addition to the regular Torah reading this week, we read Parshat Parah, which is about the Parah Adumah (the Red Heifer). […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Download Print Version We designed Oorah’s ten minute guides to help you find your way around the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage […]
The Miracle of Purim On Purim, we celebrate the salvation of the Jewish Nation from extinction. Haman ordered in the name of King Achashverosh that all the Jews in his […]
The Unique Garments of the Kohen Gadol Aharon was handpicked by Hashem to be the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) and was privileged to wear a unique set of garments. Our […]
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)? […]
Purim is more than costumes and candy. It’s a powerful reminder that Hashem (God) runs the world even when He seems hidden. In this beautifully designed Torah Nugget on Purim, […]
A Masterpiece of Divine Light The Menorah was a breathtaking masterpiece, more than just a ritual object— it was a living symbol of Divine light and inspiration. Hammered from a […]
Making a Home for Hashem This week’s Torah reading revolves around the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God commanded the Jewish Nation (Shemot 25:8), “And they shall make a sanctuary […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Why do we eat hamantaschen, triangular-shaped filled pastries, on Purim? I’ve heard they’re shaped like Haman’s three-cornered hat. But why would we commemorate […]
