The Seven Layers of Joy
The seven layers of joy
Category: JEWISH HOLIDAYS
Chanuka – Which Side Are You On?
The Maccabees were a small family of priests overcame a great powerful army, but what were they fighting about to begin with?
Chanuka – The Courageous One
Observing Chanuka means, looking into the lights and listening to their story. What story are the candles telling you?
Awaiting The Torah
The Chinuch explains the special significance of the counting of the Omer.
The G-d Who Took You Out of Egypt
Why is the opening verse to the Ten Commandments the exodus from Egypt and not the greater accomplishment of the creation of the world?
Spiritual freedom
spiritual freedom
So That The Children Do Not Sleep
A story from the Pesach Seder and a deeper look to a simple question.
Birthdays, Purim and Jewish Luck
While there are certainly days that we feel we are luckier than others, is that luck something real? This essay explores Judaism’s position on luck, using the paradigm of birthdays and the holiday of Purim.
Purim and Addiction
Purim is the perfect time of year to work on addiction.
Too Much Drinking On Purim?
By Rabbi Dovid Markel Dear Rabbi, Over the years, I have witnessed my share of Purim merriments. While it is a beautiful holiday in so many aspects and there is often a palpable...
