The Ask the Rabbi tradition began many years ago, at Oorah’s very first Shabbaton. It wasn’t intended to become a mainstay, but that initial session was such a success that […]
Judaism 101
Judaism 101 offers insight into the beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism, providing a solid foundation for further study.
Top Ten Best Books on Judaism Looking for a new book? No need to scour the internet for your next read. We’re breaking it down today with a list of […]
Jewish Virtual Learning Aside from masks and quarantines, the COVID-19 virus has drastically changed the landscape of professional and educational life. For over a year, entire countries were working from […]
Torah Study for Beginners The room is quiet, your phone is on silent. You cleared the table, and you have a glass of cold water sitting next to you. Everything […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you know how sometimes you just know something? It’s not because of the compelling proof you have, because you don’t need proof. You just know it, more clearly than […]
The interesting thing about Orthodox Judaism is that it is very, very old, and at the same time, relatively new. Now of course, that statement is going to need some […]
