by Rabbi Berel Wein | Jun 19, 2008 | Beginner
The holiday of Shavuot marks the beginning of the summer season for all of us. Those of us fortunate enough to live in Jerusalem can look forward to hot days and pleasant nights with very little humidity. Jerusalem has a semi-desert climate and many medical people...
by Nechama Stampler | Jun 5, 2008 | Beginner
Excerpted from “SHAVUOT” – observance, laws, significance. Published by ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications Ltd., Brooklyn, NY. artscroll.com Many reasons are offered for the custom of eating dairy on Shavuot: The Ten Commandments encompass all 613...
by Rabbi Boruch Leff | Jun 2, 2008 | Beginner
Excerpted with permission from “FOREVER HIS STUDENTS” – lessons on contemporary life inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg. Published by: Targum Press, Inc. Passover has its seder. Purim has its Megillah reading. Chanukah has its...
by Rabbi Moshe Avidan | May 8, 2008 | Beginner
From “GIFTS FOR THE SOUL” – educational essays on the holidays and seasons of the Jewish year. Published by feldheim.com. It is a mitzvah of the Torah to count the days between Passover and Shavuot — for Shavuot marks the calendar date when...
by Rabbi Berel Wein | Apr 4, 2008 | Beginner
Friday afternoon is a special time here in Jerusalem. Vehicular traffic is sparse and people rush to the stores for their last minute Shabat needs. But there is a general mood of relaxed anticipation. The erev Shabat plays an important role in the Shabat mood itself....
