The Book of Lamentations
On Tisha b’Av, the ninth of Av, one of the ways that the Jewish people demonstrate their mourning over the loss of both Holy Temples is by refraining from Torah study that brings pleasure…
Study the Book of Lamentations
To better appreciate the impact of the destruction of the Temple upon the Jewish people, click here to read the text of the Book of Eicha.
Jewish Cultural Entertainment
If there is one showing in your area, treat yourself to a Yiddish play with English subtitles.
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement, was developed in the mid-nineteenth century by Rabbi Israel Salanter (1810-1883). Rabbi Israel’s family name was…
Character Development
Devote time to character development and improvement as it is one of life’s most valuable and important endeavors.
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy. (Talmud Megillah 14a states that only prophecies with a message for the future were recorded. In reality, there were…
Incredible Achievements
During the month of January, National Braille Literacy Month, learn more about the incredible work done by Abraham Nemeth to benefit the American Joint Braille Committee and the Jewish…
Savor the Moment
Savor a hot cup of tea tonight while enjoying the serenity of Shabbat. Shabbat affords us not only quality and quantity time to spend with family, but also sacred time to contemplate the…
Study About the Women in the Bible
There are many lessons that are to be learned from the women mentioned in the Bible, especially the righteous ones like Serach, the daughter of Asher and granddaughter of Jacob, the…
Experiment Now
Test drive those great doughnut and latkes recipes now, so you’ll be ready when Chanukah begins on Sunday evening.