Parshas Nitzavim is a direct continuation from the end of Parshas Ki Savo, which we read last week. The main theme of Ki Savo was the Tochacha, the Admonition, in which Moses describes, in very […]
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Watch the lyric video of TheZone favorite ‘The Sound of the Shofar’! This song blends the emotions of this season together with trademark Oorah inspiration, bringing you a fresh sound […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Oorah’s “10 Minute” Guides are designed to help you “find your way around” the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage is rich with […]
On Rosh Hashanah there is a concept of “וגילו ברעדה” which means “and rejoice while trembling.” I don’t know about you, but when I’m trembling, I’m not really rejoicing and […]
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 […]
I’m sitting at my desk, trying to come up with the perfect recipe for the Oorah Spirit before Sukkos. I turn to a colleague sitting nearby. “Butternut squash soup?” A […]
“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day,” is part and parcel of our childhood upbringing. We tend to view rain as annoying, making us wet and disheveled. It blurs […]
It was after Rosh Hashana and a friend of mine from Oorah asked me, “So any suggestions? Regarding teshuvah, I mean.” Let’s talk about teshuvah (repentance, lit. return) and what […]
Would you like to hear a riddle? Did your interest just perk up when you read that question? There’s something about riddles that catch our attention. There must be something […]
Hold on to the holiday’s inspiration; don’t let Satan have his way. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Yom Kippur message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi […]
The steps to becoming a better Jew. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short (3 minute) Yom-Kippur message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi Mintz’s weekly class given […]
A unique look at the Yom Kippur service: Change your perspective with the proper preparation. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz, gives a weekly class at Oorah’s Torah Spot in Staten […]
A Short 3-minute message from Oorah’s founder and spiritual leader, Rabbi Chaim Mintz: G-d’s unending love for us, and our trust in Him.