At JKHA’s Motzei Shabbat “Paint With Me!” event, with Nikki Sausen, participants tapped into their inner artist. Adding to the fun of the evening were
On February 24, a large group of female residents at Daughters of Israel enjoyed “Glamour Day,” which offered professional makeovers by 2 Beauties. The women
Community members looking to take care of shaimot are invited to participate in the community shaimot collection on Sunday, March 15, from 9:30 a.m. to
The Shabbos before Purim is known as Parshas Zachor, where we fulfill our yearly obligation to recall Amalek’s attempt to destroy us. There is an
The Purim miracle was a “milestone moment” in Jewish history, as a nation, faced with almost certain annihilation, was rescued by Divine intervention. Unlike the
The Torah commands us to erase the memory of Amalek. The nation of Amalek did not fight the Israelites in a conventional manner. Normally, when
Purim is a unique and confusing chag in several aspects. First, why is a joyous holiday named after such a dangerous and scary event like
Irena Sendler of Warsaw, Poland, died on May 12, 2008, at the ripe age of 98. During the Second World War, Irena got permission to
There was one Purim years ago when I realized that I spent the day in the car and somehow missed seeing many friends. In our
Every year around this time, we all ask the same basic question: “What do I want to give for shalach manot this year?” But no
“Now, if You would, please forgive their sin. If not, You can blot me out from the book that You have written.” (Shemot 32:32) Moshe’s
Rav Avraham Yitzchak haKohen Kook (Ein Ayah, Shabbat 21a): Certain materials, such as wool, may not be used as wicks for Sabbath lights because they
