Rosh Hashanah is upon us. Here’s some insight into the meaning behind the holiday’s festivities. And: What can we do to influence our judgment for the better? Rabbi Chaim Mintz, […]
You never want to be the same person you used to be. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi […]
Ever wonder what the sounds of the “Shofar” are all about? Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi Mintz’s […]
Rosh Hashanah is also known as “Yom Teruah” (Day of Blowing the Shofar), but “Teruah” has more than one meaning…. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah […]
It’s Rosh Hashanah time, and G-d has lots in store for us, but are we willing to accept it? Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz, delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message […]
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 […]
There are many symbolic foods traditionally eaten at the Rosh Hashana meal. (This article does a good job explaining the background for this.) Probably the most well known, of course, […]
Honey cake is a tried and true Rosh Hashana tradition. But how many of us actually enjoy our cake? Here’s a recipe from Mrs. Horowitz, an Oorah employee who actually […]
Who doesn’t associate Rosh Hashana with apples? This super easy recipe from Mrs. Raizelle Serebrowski, director of the Oorah Rebbetzins program, gives you a new way to add them to […]
Umbrellas, like many other useful things in life, prove to be quite versatile. Which is how I found myself in the midst of last week’s hurricane, clutching an umbrella and […]