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The Danger of Words
One of the central values in Judaism is not speaking bad about others, Lashon Hara in Hebrew. While gossip has become a staple in our society today, …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Playing Music During Prayer
Music played a central role in the service at the Temple in Jerusalem. While sacrifices were offered, the Levites played a variety of music and sang …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What does "Amen" mean?
The word "Amen" is used by Jews throughout our prayers and in daily life to respond to blessings. What does the word Amen mean? Where does it come fr…
5 months ago
Staying Awake on Shavuot Night
There is an old custom to stay awake and study Torah all night on the eve of Shavuot. Many recite the Tikkun, a collection of readings from the writt…
5 months, 1 week ago
Pirkei Avot - The Jewish Ethical Code
Pirkei Avot is one of the earliest classic Jewish works of ethics. Pirkei Avot is a collection of inspirational teachings and life-lessons from the s…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Zohar: Judaism's secret book
The Zohar has been a difficult and elusive book throughout our history. A large tome, written in Western Aramaic and cryptic in its meaning the Zohar…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Does the Torah mean everything it says?
Are the Torah's words meant to be taken at face value? If the Torah says something, should we accept it as written? It may come as a surprise to many…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Orla - Forbidden Fruit
The Torah forbids us from eating fruit of a tree that has been planted within the past 3 years. This prohibition is called Orla. When the Temple stoo…
6 months ago
When Fulfilling One Commandment Violates Another
Sometimes, fulfilling one Torah commandment requires violating another. For example, if a baby is born on Shabbat, then the eighth day will be the fo…
6 months, 1 week ago
The prohibition of Kitnoyot on Passover
The Torah prohibits us from eating or even owning Chametz, leavened grain products on Passover. However Ashkenazic Jews are careful not to eat any be…
6 months, 2 weeks ago