It is always important to reinforce our commitment to the journey of faith. There is no greater act of Emunah than living a spiritual, holistic life in an often chaotic, fragmented world. As we read in Parsha Kedoshim, the words “Kedoshim tihiyu” (you shall be holy) ring in our ears. This is not a
Lag Ba’omer is customarily observed as a festive occasion, as a day of music, dancing, bonfires, and general festivity. The common explanation for
The Mitzvah of Tefillin requires more Kavanah (intent) than most Mitzvot. While all Mitzvot have a standard Kavanah to intend to fulfill the Mitzvah
On Tuesday, the trial of Derek Chauvin ended with a guilty verdict on all three counts: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter
The practice among Sepharadim is to refrain from shaving and haircutting during the first thirty-three days of the Omer, including the thirty-third
There is some discussion among the Halachic authorities regarding the recitation of the Bracha of "Shehecheyanu" during the period of Sefirat
Imagine a teenager lying on a grassy field, gazing into the night sky. As he stares up at the stars, he thinks to himself, “Look at how enormous the
