The Hidden Meaning
Learn to read Hebrew, and you will be able to identify the letters with the ornamental flourishes or crowns atop them found in the Torah, mezuzot and tefillin, and delve into their hidden…
Meaning of an Olive Tree Metaphor
Biblical texts are rife with metaphors, particularly metaphors that are connected to nature. Throughout the Biblical canon, many such “nature” metaphors are used for the Children of…
Explore the Meaning and Calling of a Name
A name is meant to connect the individual with his or her namesake. Don’t underestimate the significance of a name.
Fast with Meaning
Make the most of the fast of Tisha b'Av by focusing on the effect of these tragedies on the Jewish people.
Break Fast With Meaning
During dinner, after the fast, discuss with family or friends how fasting impacts the way you think about the day.
The Meaning and Use of Language
Lazarus Geiger believed that there was a great deal to learn about humanity from studying the development of language. Then, there is the actual use of language. In the first chapter of…
The Meaning of “Lamed”
Today’s Treat is brought to you by the Hebrew letter lamed and the number 30, as that is its value in gematria (a mystical system of understanding deeper meanings through numeric…
Kee Teitzei 5767-2007
"Concern for the Property of Others" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Parashat Kee Teitzei contains seventy-two mitzvot, more commandments than any other parasha in the Torah. Of the many…