The Meal of the Mourners
Burying one’s loved one is a traumatic experience that not only highlights one’s personal loss but also reminds one of his/her own mortality. Following a Jewish funeral, it is customary…
Sitting Shiva
Sitting shiva is the Jewish method of mourning the dead. A person has an obligation to mourn for his/her seven closest relations: spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, son or…
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to atonement for sins or to celebrate feast days, the sh'lamim, peace offerings, were unique because…
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to atonement for sins or to celebrate feast days, the sh'lamim, peace offerings, were unique because they were not…
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to atonement for sins or to celebrate feast days, the sh'lamim, peace offerings, were unique because they were not…
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The Nine Days
July 19 - July 27, 2023The Nine DaysRosh Chodesh Av (the beginning of the month of Av) through Tisha b’Av is the period known…
Fast of the Firstborn
There has always been a lot of pressure on firstborn children, as they were often expected to care for the family property or business in order to ensure stability within the community.…
Thank You For
If someone special in your life has survived a life threatening situation, make a seudat hodaah, feast of gratitude, in his/her honor.
Celebrate Purim
As today is Purim, remember to give matanot laevyonim, gifts to the poor, mishloach manot, a gift of food to a Jewish friend or neighbor and prepare or attend a seudat Purim, a festive…
Celebrate Purim
As today is Purim, remember to give Matanot La’evyonim, gifts to the poor, Mishloach Manot, a gift of food to a Jewish friend or neighbor and prepare or attend a seudat Purim, a festive…