On the second night of Passover, Jews begin counting something known as Sefirat Haomer or “The Counting of the Omer”. Beginning on the first night from number one, we count […]
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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 […]
Erev Pesach (the day before Passover) is one of the busiest days of the year, and since this year (2025) it is on Shabbat, there are several issues that are […]
By Rabbi Pinchos Fried Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah What is the significance of becoming Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? How should these occasions be celebrated? And is there a […]
< Lesson 17: Dessert and Cleanup – Muktzah, Borer, and More Lesson 18: How to Make Havdalah Introduction to the Havdalah Service Welcome to Lesson 18: How to Make Havdalah. […]
< Lesson 16: Common Mishaps at the Shabbos Table Lesson 17: Dessert and Cleanup – Muktzah, Borer, and More An Introductory Law Welcome to my home, where in Lesson 17, […]
Keeping kosher can seem daunting, but there are resources here to guide you! Kosher.com, a popular blog featuring delicious kosher recipes, offers a wealth of information for anyone curious about […]
< Lesson 15: Friday Night – Translation and Commentary Lesson 16: Common Mishaps at the Shabbos Table Introduction to the Shabbos Morning Meal (Rabbi Rappaport removes the challah cover, makes […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Every year, during the “Three Weeks,” we mourn the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, our Holy Temple. While I try to keep the […]
< Lesson 14: Friday Night Kiddush and Beyond – Laws and Customs Lesson 15: Friday Night Kiddush – Translation & Commentary In the previous lesson, we welcomed you into my […]
