Hag Sameach. Dry Bones

Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, calls us to dwell in temporary shelters while celebrating God’s…

It was early September 1956, the High Holidays were approaching, and Elihu Schimmel was in the…

I will be discussing the 10 plagues that G-d sent down by his judgment while at the same time…

The feast of Purim is a joyous occasion. It is celebrated each year on the 14th and 15th days…

Purim is a joyous occasion, but it has dramatic origins. The book of Esther tells us a story…

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On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), there is a ceremony called Tashlich. Traditionally we go to…

Calculating the time it took to go from Egypt to Mount Sinai, it is most likely that Moses was…

Happy Purim!

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Exo 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?Exo…

Exo 12:3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying: In the tenth day of this month…

Sukkot is a time of great rejoicing. There are at least three commands given by God in…

Imagine the High Holy Days as the most profound kind of homecoming dance. The invitation…

Water immersion (tevilah mikveh) ... repentance--and therefore forgiveness--is a predominant…

Food is an important part of the celebration of Jewish festivals. Not only does the preparation…

Exo 10:3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God…

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