An Especially Meaningful Purim
Consider following a directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim: In his magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah (Laws of Megillah and Chanukah 2:17), he writes: “It is preferable to…
Meaningful Steps
When taking three steps forward to begin the Amidah, the silent devotion, consider how fortunate we are to be able to connect each day with the King of kings in an intimate way.
Meaningful Fast
Since on the Seventeenth of Tammuz Jews mourn the tragic events which led to the destruction of the Holy Temples and, subsequently, our exile — which led to the many additional…
Give Spiritually Meaningful Gifts
Think of giving Chanukah presents that represent the timeless messages of Chanukah.
An Especially Meaningful Purim
Consider following a directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim: In his magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah (Laws of Megillah and Chanukah 2:17), he writes: “It is preferable to…
Meaningful Steps
When taking three steps forward to begin the Amidah, the silent devotion, consider how fortunate we are to be able to connect each day with the King of Kings in an intimate way.
Give Spiritually Meaningful Gifts
Think of giving Chanukah presents that represent the timeless messages of Chanukah.
Make it a Meaningful Purim
Consider following a directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim: In his Mishneh Torah (Laws of Megillah and Chanukah 2:17), he writes: “It is preferable to spend more money…
One’s Own Life
There is nothing more sacred in Jewish law than human life. According to halacha, one must guard one’s life in all cases unless one is forced to commit murder, worship idols or partake in…
What Is the Tree of Life?
In the Garden of Eden, which was teeming with all the wonderful flora of creation, God placed two special trees: Etz Hada’at (the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil) and …