Torah

Mystery Solved??? The Connection Between Flags and Simchat Torah

The Maisel Synagogue in Prague (Synaprague?)

Apr 25 •

Pesach: The Antidote to "Meh"

I think there have been times on this blog where I have railed against various aspects of the generation that is coming of age, which has also seeped…

Apr 9 •

Purim: The Holiday of Extremes and Then Some

I read the Megillah for my congregation which takes a lot of preparation.

Mar 13 •

The Cholent: Some Science about Time

This won't be the last time I talk about this subject

Jan 30 •

The Cholent: Double Rabbinic Reinforcement on Chanukah, Save the Shrimp

The least Kosher Cholent yet

Dec 26, 2024 •

From Naama to the Bnot Tzelafchad: The Valuation of Women in the Torah

A silent revolution right in front of our eyes

Nov 7, 2024 •

Selichot Inspiration: Erev Yom Kippur

Get some inspiration for the Selichot for Erev Yom Kippur.

Oct 10, 2024 •

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Selichot Inspiration: The Fifth Day of the Aseret Yemei Teshuva on Which We Say Selichot

Get some inspiration for the Selichot for the fifth day of the Aseret Yemei Teshuva on which we say selichot.

Oct 9, 2024 •

15:41

Selichot Inspiration: Fourth Day of the Aseret Yemei Teshuva on Which We Say Selichot

Get some inspiration for the Selichot for the fourth day of the Aseret Yemei Teshuva on which we say selichot.

Oct 8, 2024 •

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Selichot Inspiration: The Third Day of Aseret Yemei Teshuva on Which We Say Selichot

Get some inspiration for the Selichot of the third day of Aseret Yemei Teshuva on which we say Selichot.

Oct 7, 2024 •

11:40

Selichot Inspiration: Second day of Aseret Yemei Teshuva on which there are Selichot

Get some inspiration for the second day we say Selichot during the Aseret Yemei Teshuva.

Oct 6, 2024 •

12:01

Selichot Inspiration: Fast of Gedalya

Get some inspiration for the Selichot of the Fast of Gedalya.

Oct 5, 2024 •

11:00

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