Selichot – Edot HaMizrach
Edot HaMizrach, Jews from Eastern and oriental countries (Sfardim) start reciting Selichot (Prayers for forgiveness) from the beginning of Elul.…
Shabbat – Resting the Way God Rests
It is essential to develop an understanding of the idea of 'rest' that is so central to this holy day.…
Ten Things You May Not Know About Havdalah
Havdalah is the ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat (or of Yom Tov or Yom Kippur) and the transition to…
Am I Emotionally Ill?
I’m suffering and depressed and feel there’s no way out. Is there any way to fight back?
Kobi Peretz & Yaakov Shwekey: ‘Veafilu Behastara’
G-d stands with us even during difficult times when things are hidden
Living Shmittah: A new, Exciting Challenge for Immigrants
A whole new level of holiness and a new awareness of how we treat food, its significance, and its specialness.…
A New Level of Self-Sacrifice
At each stop the Chofetz Chaim fled so as not to be seen
Watch More Wonders of Creation: The ’Bird’ Tree
Every day flocks of birds nest in this tree. A photographer managed to capture the moment the birds leave their…
Loving Your Children Equally
Playing favorites is bad for your children, unconditional love is what they need
The Real Summit – The Quest for Purpose & Meaning in Life
The drive to experience a real sense of being – of feeling alive, is one of the strongest that comprises…
