From Miriam’s Cup to Elijah’s: Rediscovering the Deeper Meanings Behind Our Seder Traditions
With Pesach upon us, I wanted to focus on several things we do and recite at our seders. A recent custom some have added is
May 10, 2025
With Pesach upon us, I wanted to focus on several things we do and recite at our seders. A recent custom some have added is
If we didn’t realize till now that Pesach will soon be upon us, the arrival this coming Motzei Shabbat of Rosh Chodesh Nisan will be
In last week’s Parshat Vayeishev, Yosef, while in prison, interprets the dream of Pharaoh’s wine steward that the sommelier will be set free. Yosef asks
Parshat Shelach begins with the saga of the Spies’ report about the Land of Israel. On the eve of the Jewish people’s preparation to enter
Given the current difficult circumstances that Medinat Yisrael and Am Yisrael face, it’s helpful to see how the Haggadah we use at our seders can
With the arrival on Tuesday of Rosh Chodesh Nisan, before we know it, Pesach will be here. Preparing for Yom Tov comes amidst the realization
From the opening lines of Parshat Terumah, we immediately realize that an important shift has taken place in the biblical narrative. Shemot began with the
The opening word of this week’s parsha, Vayeishev, sets up a scenario that always reminds me of a phrase from my childhood. When they were
Parshat Beha’alotcha opens with God’s instruction as to how to light the menorah and where to position it in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle. The Sefas
With less than two weeks to Passover, the arduous task of getting our homes and apartments ready for Pesach is underway. Our search for chametz
This week’s Torah portion Bo deals with the last three plagues, including the plague of darkness. The Torah lays out the frightening scenario that unfolded
Highlighting: “The House of Faith and Fashion: What My Wardrobe Taught Me About G-d” by Tobi Rubenstein. Citadelle Publishing. 2021. English. Paperback. 232 pages. ISBN-13:
