Rosh Hashana is known for its symbolic foods. From round challot to apples and honey, much of the food we eat on Rosh Hashana is meaningful. But did you know […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Insight and themes on the weekly Torah portion read aloud in synagogue.
Mrs. Sarah Feldman, Torahmates coordinator, delivers a short, inspirational thought on this week’s parshah, Parshas Shelach
What type of animal would you bring as an offering to G-d? At the beginning of time, Cain, son of Adam, brought before G-d his most inferior produce, while his […]
What makes a fish kosher? A great article from kosher.com, here’s a comprehensive FAQ on kosher fish. Q: How do we identify a kosher fish? A: The Torah (Vayikra 11:9) […]
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 […]
How much access, if any, should the NSA have to your communication records? That’s a hotly debated topic these days. At the root of that question lies the unavoidable conflict […]
The group set out one cool summer morning, looking forward to the challenge ahead. The four friends had grown up together in a small town on the edge of the […]
This week’s Torah portion, Ve’etchanan, continues Moshe’s review of the events and commandments in the Torah. He recalls the miracles of the Exodus from Egypt and gives prophecy about a […]
A short, inspirational thought for Parshas Pikudei with TorahMates coordinator Mrs. Sarah Feldman
a short, inspirational look at Parshas Ki Tisa with TorahMates coordinator Rabbi Mordechai Horovitz
