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What is Shavuot?
Guides Holidays Judaism 101 Shavuos

10 Minutes to a Better Shavuos

Freedom of Speech Parshas Metzorah
Vayikra Weekly Torah Portion

Parshas Metzorah: Freedom of Speech?

Shavuos cooking show
Holidays Multimedia Recipes Shavuos

Pre-Shavuos Live Cooking Show

Guides Inspiration Judaism 101

Sefirot and the Afterlife: Spiritual Refinement

Sefirot are defined as emanations, meaning an abstract but perceptible concept that originates from a source. While we are involved in counting Sefirat Haomer, we also have an opportunity to […]

2 weeks ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Calendar, Sefirat Haomer
Guides Judaism 101

Sefirat Haomer: What is it and how do I do it?

On the second night of Passover, religious Jews begin counting something known as Sefirat Haomer or “The Counting of the Omer”. Beginning on the first night from number one, we […]

2 weeks ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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What is Shavuot?
Guides Holidays Judaism 101 Shavuos

10 Minutes to a Better Shavuos

An Oorah Holiday Guide The When and Why of Shavuos The holiday of Shavuos (or Shavuot) occurs on the 6th of the Hebrew month of Sivan. It is celebrated as […]

4 days ago Shiffy Steinberg
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Chocolate bar Shmini
Inspiration Vayikra Weekly Torah Portion

Parshas Shmini: Say “No” to Yourself

At the end of this week’s Torah portion, Shmini, the Torah lists the various types of animals which are kosher, and those which are not kosher. Amongst the forbidden foods […]

2 weeks ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Guides Holidays Judaism 101 Pesach/Passover

The Passover Seder Plate (And the Items on it)

As the focal point of the Passover Seder, the Seder Plate, or Ke’arah in hebrew, traditionally graces the table on Passover night. There are several different foods, each with its […]

4 weeks ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Vayikra Weekly Torah Portion

Parshas Vayikra: Inspired by Your Own Actions

This week’s Torah reading of Vayikra begins with discussing various sacrifices which one could bring voluntarily, without a specific circumstance obligating him to do so. Rabbi Ya’akov Yisroel Kanievsky ponders […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Holidays Judaism 101 Pesach/Passover

Top Ten Haggadahs for 2021

A haggadah includes the basic script for the Seder meal, as well as instructions on how to lead it. Ready to count down the best haggadahs with us? Let’s explore […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Maxwell House Haggadah
Holidays Pesach/Passover

The Story Behind the Maxwell House Haggadah

Few things recall memories of Seder night like the words “Maxwell House”.  And that’s probably exactly what their marketing team was aiming for, back in 1923, when they started giving […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Shemos Weekly Torah Portion

Vayakhel: What Are Your True Motives?

This week’s Torah reading summarizes the contributions and the labor that went into building the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and providing the necessary items for its various functions. Towards the bottom of […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Holidays Inspiration Pesach/Passover

Mitzvah and Matzah – What’s the connection?

To explore the connection between mitzvah and matzah, we need to go back in time for a bit. It was the third day following Avraham’s circumcision. Most people would be […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Holidays Inspiration Pesach/Passover

Making Our Belief Personal

The seventh day of Passover has special characteristics to it, similar to the first day of Passover. It is celebrated with festive meals and certain additional restrictions apply on that […]

1 month ago Nechama Tova Barenholtz
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Oorah Live Cooking Show: Shavuos 2020 at Home

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