Who was the young woman that kindled the fire of rebellion of the Maccabees? Who was the woman whose resourcefulness helped the Maccabees win? And why did women suffer more than anyone else under Greek rule?
C
Yom Kippur: Personalized Repentance
Y
Rosh Hashana: Struggle and Success
R
Shavuos II (Bamidbar): What Does An Angel Look Like?
S
Shavuos (Bechukosai): “Beauty is Vain…” Really?
S
Behar (Lag Baomer): Rabbi Akiva’s Students – Lovers or Haters?
B
Pesach: Security Measures
P
Pesach: Will Everything Be Okay?
P
11 NISSAN (FORMERLY PREPARED FOR TETZAVEH): A HOUSE FILLED WITH LIGHT
1
Zachor: Arguing With Amalekites
Z
Purim: Purim According to Kabbalah
P
Chanukah/Mikeitz: Why The Conflict?
C
Chanukah/Vayeshev: Have the Winners Been Declared?
C
Tishrei: The Journey of the Holidays
T
Why a Leap Year?
W
Simchat Beit Hashoevah – The importance of tradition
S
Ki Teitze: Judaism and Polygamy?
K
When was polygamy banned in Judaism? Who didn’t agree? Why was the initiator known as “Light of the Exile”?
The history of Rabbeinu Gershom’s landmark enactments and their kabbalistic significance.
Va’etchanan: Are You Emotional or Intellectual?
V
The secret to success is to properly balance our minds and hearts. A daily ritual, dating back to the days of the Egyptians, will help you attain this balance.
Tisha B’av: Rejoicing in Tragedy
T
Gimmel Tammuz/Korach: Don’t Abandon Ship
G
Shavuot: The Anatomy of a Custom
S
Passover: Four Questions for Life
P
On Passover eve, we all gather around the Seder table and turn our attention to the children’s recital of the Four Questions. These Questions are not just children’s play. They have deep meaning and relevance for every person’s life. The following pages contain a new and original interpretation for the ancient and beloved text.