Shema – Light In The First Blessing — By Ben
Shema is the one religious tenant almost all Jews are familiar. Many even have it memorized. Shema Yisroel, Hashem Elokeinu, Hashem Echad. Six words and you’re done! Well, after you […]
Shema is the one religious tenant almost all Jews are familiar. Many even have it memorized. Shema Yisroel, Hashem Elokeinu, Hashem Echad. Six words and you’re done! Well, after you […]
Before I start, I do have to say I recently had a very angry yell at G-d. A dear friend of mine just lost his father, and I am hurt […]
I am Jewish. I love Judaism. The reason I say this, is to give some perspective to those who may be reading this who are NOT Jewish. When I write […]
In Ben’s great and informative post last week he had a photo that so moved me… brought me to literal tears… and yet, greatly inspired me… I am using it […]
Last week’s Parsha Chaya Sarah, the first after the horrific events in Pittsburgh, opens with the funeral of Sarah. A funeral! While I know there are no coincidences, it still […]
The Menorah will be full tonight. Nine candles casting their bright light. It’s always such a stunning sight. To watch the Menorah shine each night. But there is also a […]
There is a classic quote to describe every Jewish holiday… and one that I am sure many of us have used at one point or another. It is: “They tried […]