Review The Ten
During the holiday of Shavuot (beginning tonight at sunset and concluding after nightfall on Thursday, May 20th), discuss the Ten Commandments with your family.
A Ten-Light Chanukah Menorah?
In a summary of the Chanukah customs of Persian Jewry (Shlomo Tal edition, 1981, pg. 189-190), three options are offered regarding how to kindle the Chanukah lights. First, the common…
Miracles in the Holy Temple
As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, on Monday, May 10th, take the opportunity to print out before Shabbat the 5th chapter of Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers,…
The Miracles of the Temple
The Jewish liturgy is filled with reminders of how we should mourn the loss of the Holy Temple, with prayers asking God to return the Holy Temple to us. While it is common knowledge, from…
Modern Miracles
Look for the everyday miracles in your life and let them inspire you for the upcoming holiday.
Miracles
As you celebrate Chanukah and celebrate the miracle of the menorah, discuss the miracles in your own life.
Small Miracles
Appreciate the small miracles in your life: like the time when a friend calls you just at the exact moment when you are feeling sad and lonely.