TheZone’s very own Rabbi D gives an overview of the laws and customs of Purim, particularly as they pertain to Purim 2021.
Shabbat and Holidays
Inspiration, information, tutorials, recipes, and more on Shabbat and the Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year.
Bake these quick and easy hamantaschen for a classic Purim treat! Ingredients: 4 sticks margarine 1 c sugar 4 egg yolks 4 ½ c flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder […]
On Purim, our Sages instituted that the megillah, the Book of Esther, be read twice, both on Purim night and day. This is so we can glean from the megillah […]
All of the doughnuts, less of the fat. These will be a welcome addition to your Chanukah menu. Main ingredients 1 and 1/3 cups soy milk, divided 2 and 1/4 […]
These are essentially sugar cookies and serve as the perfect Chanukah Cookies recipe! Serve these as are or kick them up a notch by drizzling melted chocolate and adding sprinkles. […]
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 […]
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 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.