Raise Your Voice
At your Shabbat meal, sing Birkat Ha'mazon aloud together with your guests.
Early To Rise
Set your alarm clock so you can say Birkat Hachama at sunrise...then enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a final danish before Passover.
Toledot 5762-2001
"The Deception of Isaac" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Toledot, we encounter in Genesis 27 the well known story of Isaac's attempt to bless Esau.…
Be Thankful
Even if a particular trip, illness or mishap does not require the recitation of Birkat Hagomel, appreciate the many God-given gifts that you have received to enable you to function each…
Gunpowder Purim
There are many ways to thank God for saving your life. Many people donate extra tzedakah (charity) as a means of demonstrating their gratitude. In situations that were particularly…
The Blessings Over Food: The Final-Blessing Bo’ray Ne’fah’shoat
The mitzvah of making a blessing after food is a direct Torah commandment. “You will eat and be satisfied, and bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you”…
May You Be Like
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their children. This blessing is known as Birkat Habanim. Actually, there are two separate blessings recited, one for…
The Strength of the Family
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their children. This blessing is known as Birkat Habanim. Actually, there are two separate blessings recited, one for…
Naso 5781-2021
“The Challenge of the Priestly Blessings” (updated and revised from Naso 5762-2002) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Naso, we encounter the very beautiful…
Winter/Spring Hebrew Reading Classes on Zoom
Hebrew Crash Courses on ZoomJoin NJOP for two great Hebrew classes on Zoom!
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