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The Yibum Marriage and Chalitza Ceremony
One of the most curious rules of the Torah is the Yibum and Chalitzah. When a married man dies without children, the widow must either marry his brot…
4 years, 1 month ago
Defender of Jews: Sir Moses Montefiore
Sir Moses Montefiore was probably the most prominent and most impactful Jew in the 19th Century. His legacy lives on in the hundreds of synagogues, s…
4 years, 2 months ago
Does G-d need our prayers?
Prayer is central to Judaism. We pray 3 times a day with special prayers for special occasions and lots of other prayers to be said at various times.…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Expulsion of Jews from Spain
One of the great tragedies to befall our people is the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. It marked the end of over 1,000 years of the Jewish …
4 years, 2 months ago
How to Effectively Influence People
We believe that we all have an obligation to not only do good ourselves but also to ensure that others do good. We are expected to make a positive im…
4 years, 2 months ago
Settling the Land of Israel
Our people first entered the land of Israel over 3,300 years ago. Yet over the years they were expelled or persecuted and forced to leave. As long as…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Kotel - Western Wall
The Kotel, the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the holiest place Jews are allowed to go to today. People come from around the world …
4 years, 3 months ago
Should men and women shake hands?
One of the biggest cultural differences between Jewish traditions and our modern western culture is the interaction between men and women. Jewish tra…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Jewish Perspective on Racism
Racism, has been a feature of our culture and world for the past 200 years, Particular groups or races believed themselves to be superior to others w…
4 years, 4 months ago
The Minyan
A minyan made up of ten Jewish adult men is necessary for many of the synagogue prayers such as the Kaddish, repetition of the amida and to read the …
4 years, 4 months ago