A few years ago, I conducted a little research on Nirtzah. The very first thing I learned is that according to many commentators, Nirtzah is
Moments pass and memories fade, yet the soul’s truth is everlasting. The spiritual mountain top of meaning is where clarity prevails, yet the steep physical
Have You Heard About Birkat Ha’Ilanot? Have you heard about Birkat Ha’Ilanot, the bracha over trees? We recited it yesterday in Jerusalem and anyone can
Everyone enjoys the Pesach Seder, right? Well, no, not exactly. When it comes to mental health, it does not discriminate based on religion or observance
Passover 1946 During the first Passover after liberation, considerable numbers of the she’erit hapletah (the surviving remnant) came to the Munich area to celebrate in
Pesach is nearly here, yet the escalation of tensions in the Middle East is already here. Riveted as we are to the news—whether with fear,
With Seder preparations barely complete you may find yourself wondering if there is a way to keep the enjoyment of Passover while eliminating the backbreaking
I remember vividly the first time I truly engaged with the text of sh’fokh ḥamatkha el haGoyim. It was Seder night 2002. Senator Hillary Clinton
Gossip, hearsay, misinformation and antisemitic harassment — a perfect description of various modern social media platforms. It’s also at the heart of Act 3, scene
(Courtesy of Puffin Cultural Forum) “Fly More Than You Fall,” a brand-new musical, will have its New Jersey premiere this weekend with two concert performances
On Thursday, April 11, two Orthodox Jewish seniors from Binghamton University in New York, Yael Bruk and Emily Feldman, received the Chancellor’s Award for Student
Ahead of Yom Hazikaron, communities encouraged to adopt and honor a fallen soldier in a show of gratitude and support for their ultimate sacrifice for
