Three Times Strong
One of the beautiful aspects of Jewish living is that it often strives to bring together the spiritual and the practical. Judaism is a growth-oriented religion. At the same time, it is…
The Three Weeks
Today, the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of the period known as the Three Weeks, when we mourn the national tragedies that befell the Jewish people throughout the generations.
Begin Preparing for the Three Weeks
As the Three Weeks begin immediately upon the conclusion of Shabbat, we should plan ahead to make sure we experience a meaningful Three Weeks period.
The Three Weeks
Sunday, the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of a period known as the Three Weeks, when we mourn the national tragedies that befell the Jewish people throughout the generations.
The Three Weeks
This Sunday, the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of a period known as the Three Weeks, when we mourn the national tragedies that befell the Jewish people throughout…
Three Times the Charm
To more fully appreciate the consequences of doing something three times and the possible implication that a chazakah has been created, study the Talmudic sources.
Happy Purim Times Three!
Enjoy and rejoice on this very special day of Purim and consider that those living in Jerusalem will be celebrating Purim Meshulash, the Purim celebration that lasts for three days.
The Three Weeks
Today, the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of a period known as the Three Weeks, when we mourn the national tragedies that befell the Jewish people throughout the generations.
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages in Ta’anit 26b.In truth, however, this period of "sadness" begins on the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz (observed…
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages in Ta’anit 26b. In truth, however, this period of "sadness" begins on the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz (observed…