Tisha b’Av
Tonight, at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar begins. Known as the Fast of the 9th of Av (Tisha b'Av), the observances of the day are very similar to Yom Kippur, the holiest…
His Honor
For the next week, take five minutes each morning and contemplate God's role as King over the world.
Your Blessings
Give at least five people the blessing of “Shabbat Shalom” this Shabbat.
Who Am I
Write down a list of five reasons the Chanukah story is relevant today. Keep it for private inspiration or post it in the comments' section.
Keep It In The House
If you do not already own a Chumash, the Five Books of Moses, make an effort to acquire one to keep in your house.
One On One Shmooze
Dedicate five or ten minutes tomorrow morning (Friday) to a special conversation with God.
Foodies’s Delight
On Yom Tov it is a mitzvah to have a festive meal both in the evening and in the daytime. Enjoy five festive meals (dinner, lunch, seudah shlishi, dinner and lunch) this weekend (but try…
Vayigash 5767-2006
"Two of the Seventy Souls" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Vayigash, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. The old patriarch, Jacob, departs from Beersheba to…