Immediately following the seven-day festival of Sukkot comes the two-day festival of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. (In the Land of Israel, the festival is “compacted” in a single day). Shemini Atzeret means “the eighth … Read More
Vezot Habraha
The Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Torah readings are from Leviticus22-23, Numbers 29, and Deuteronomy 14-16. These readings detail the laws of the moadim or “appointed times” on the Jewish calendar for festive celebration of our … Read More
Nitsavim – Vayeleh
The Parshah of Nitzavim includes some of the most fundamental principles of the Jewish faith: The unity of Israel: “You stand today, all of you, before the L‑rd your G‑d: your heads, your tribes, your … Read More
Ki Teitzei
Ki Teitzei in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 The name of the Parshah, “Ki Teitzei,” means “when you go out,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 21:10. Seventy-four of the Torah’s 613 commandments (mitzvot) are in … Read More
Yom Kippur
ATONEMENT & HOLINESS The holiest day of the year, when we reconnect with our essence, which remains faithful to G_d regardless of our behavior.t. [/cs_text] Yom Kippur Eve – Friday, October 11th 2024 Yom Kippur … Read More
Rosh Hashana
THE WAKING OF CREATION Rosh Hashana is the time when Our Creator judges all His Creations. The soul stirring sound of the Shofar is a wake-up call to return to our Father. Rosh Hashana … Read More
Pray for Israel
Israel was just waking up, getting ready to dance with the Torahs. Within hours, more than 1,400 people were murdered, thousands injured, and over 240 individuals abducted by terrorists. In the weeks that followed, our … Read More
Tisha Be – Av August 12-13, 2024
The fast of Tishea Beav, marks the destruction of both Beth Hamikdash. The fast will begin Monday evening, August 12 at 20:38, and will end Tuesday evening August 13 at 21:08. The fast begins at sunset of … Read More