Chanukah-What’s The Mitzvah?
What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes (potato pancakes) b) Giving Chanukah gifts or gelt (money) c) Publicizing the miracle of the oil that lasted 8 days d) Playing…
Just One Mitzvah
If there's any universal message the Chabad movement would want absorbed in memory of the Seventh Rebbe, it would be to perform mitzvot (good deeds) and connect Jewishly. We are taught in…
Chanukah: What’s the Mitzvah?
Here’s a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes (potato pancakes) b) Giving Chanukah gifts or gelt (money) c) Publicizing the miracle of the oil that lasted 8…
Mitzvah Types
As you perform a mitzvah, think about which category or categories the mitzvah might fall into.
Mitzvah With A Shovel
The Jewish customs surrounding death, burial and mourning are woven together to provide both respect for the departed and comfort for the mourners. One such custom that may seem startling…
Mitzvah With A Shovel
The Jewish customs surrounding death, burial and mourning are intended to provide both respect for the departed and comfort for the mourners. One such custom that may seem startling or…
Mitzvah Study
Focus on learning how to observe one specific mitzvah that is not part of your life today.
Mitzvah on the Mark
When you put effort into performing a mitzvah, make certain that you do it properly. For instance, when you pay a visit to someone who is ill, pay attention to being sensitive to whether…