Chanukah is the only major Jewish holiday that is not found in the Tanakh. This is mainly because the events of Chanukah took place in the 2nd century BCE, while according to tradition the Tanakh was already compiled and codified long before by the Great Assembly at the start of the Second Temple
Chanukah is here, and with it comes candles, dreidels, and a delicious annual game: the Donut Challenge. The rules? Simple. Eat one donut on the
The p'suk in Parshat Vayishlach says "Vayivaser Yaakov levado," Yaakov was left alone. As a result of being left alone, Yaakov got hurt. He was
The Torah records the actions of our Avot not only to inspire us but also to teach lessons within the limitations of human understanding. While their
Our administration’s North Star has always been building a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers. Sometimes, that means
I. Introduction
Sneezing, a universal human reflex, transcends cultures and societies. In ancient Greece, sneezes were believed to be messages from
We’ve all been there. It’s late, and you’re ready to crash, but then you grab your phone for a quick check. Two and a half hours later, you finally
