Every seven years, during the Holy Temple era, the king would get up on a platform and read a number of sections from the Torah which contain various commandments and […]
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In this week’s Torah reading, Abraham was visited by three angels disguised as humans. Assuming them to be ordinary guests, Abraham ran to prepare a lavish meal for them. In […]
Teshuva shouldn’t be scary If we’re being honest, who doesn’t feel anxious, stressed, and mostly confused about the month of Elul? You realise that your life will be on the […]
As Rosh Hashana is next week, and many of us are planning our menus and cooking in advance, I thought it would be best to post the Rosh Hashana Sweets […]
The Hebrew month of Elul is upon us. What is significant about this month? An old Jewish saying goes “in Elul, even the fish in the water tremble”. The upcoming […]
Why do we struggle and find it difficult to follow along with the Rosh Hashana prayers? Is there anything to do about it? Find out now from Rabbi Chaim Mintz, […]
Jewish Women’s Retreat 2022Perhaps it’s the environment, the great food, gorgeous mountainous backdrop, and resort setting. Perhaps it’s the programming, the perfect mix of inspiring programs, and lots of fun. But it’s […]
You’re more likely to find sales on salmon than heart-shaped boxes of candy in kosher supermarkets during the Jewish month of Av. That’s because the month begins with the Nine […]
This week’s Torah reading of Parshas Va’eschanan contains the passage of “Shema,” in which the Torah commands us, “And you shall love your God with your entire heart and your […]
In Parshas Matos, the tribes of Reuven and Gad approach Moses as they are about to enter the Promised Land and request that their designated shares of land be in […]
