I wanted to add a cute little observation of Techeiles and how it relates to Pesach with lack of Chametz. Chametz represents ones ego which tends to inflate like leavened bread: when left to it’s own devices, it rises and…
Permission to share “with my friends” granted by the author himself. A beautiful explanation of the back-drop to how the ancient Egyptians didn’t trust anybody and that the Jews were in a bad situation being in Egypt.
Preface: I personally am a big fan of techeiles being restored. Ptil Tekhelet has done a tremendous job in compiling the 100+ years worth of research and has made this wonderful Mitzvah available to us. I also want to express…
I love Chanuka. It’s a great time for family with a rich history teaching a multitude of lessons for people of all ages. The lights, songs, prayers and foods really enhance the holiday. The above said, one thing that bothers…
The Career Corner By Chaim Shapiro Dear Chaim, I recently started a new job. I had been out of work for a while, so I didn’t want to take any chances during the application process. I did not mention that…
The Jewish-Greek Version of the Book of Esther and what it tells us about Jewish Identity in Ancient Times Prof. Aaron Koller (Yeshiva University, New York) One of the most famous – and significant – features of the Hebrew book of…
Growing up, I was taught that Elul and Tishrei were two pivotal months in the Jewish year, Elul being the preparatory month to return to Gd lovingly so that in Tishrei, when Gd judges us and can then grant us…
Lived in Eretz Yisrael, 2nd century CE. Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the saintly Tanna of the mishnaic period and author of the Holy Zohar, was a disciple of Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Akiva was put to death by the Romans for…
A little while back I mentioned how awesome it was that the Hebrew letters could be viewed as sound waves. Think about it: seeing the letters almost like our ancestors saw the letters! The best part is that the software…
Questions for Lag B’Omer Test in a Satmar school. Sweet child, circle the correct answer 1: When is the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai? A: Rosh Chodesh Iyur B: Pesach Sheini C: Lag B’Omer 2: What…