Jewish Life
qa with rebbetzin heller
Q&A with Rebbetzin Heller Question: I’ve been told that Hashem has a personal relationship with every Jew. What does this imply and how do we get closer to Him? Answer: A personal relationship means a relationship of response and awareness. A blade of grass receives its energy from Hashem. It cannot exist for even a split second without Hashem’s Will ...
Read Morepurple tallit accessories for your tallit
Purple Tallit – Accessories for Your Tallit A tallit is a very personal holy item that holds deep religious meaning to Jews. It plays an important part in daily rituals and serves as a reminder of their divine relationship with God. The tallit comes in a variety of fabrics, designs and colors, such as a purple tallit in cotton. Although ...
Read Morepreparing your home for sitting shiva
Preparing Your Home for Sitting Shiva Shiva is observed by Jewish mourners for seven days after the burial of an immediate family member- a father, mother, brother, sister, spouse or child. Some families decide to “sit shiva” for a shorter period of time. Shiva takes place in the home of the deceased or in the home of a principal mourner. This list ...
Read MorePick Out Songs for Hanukkah!
Hanukkah is a time to celebrate and be joyous. Hanukkah is a time of great happiness and what else is a better way to celebrate the holiday than to sing songs. We sing songs as we light the menorah, as we play the dreidel game and as we enjoy our Hanukkah festive dinner. Below are some tips in finding good ...
Read Moreparshat reeh dwelling of g d shilo vs jerusalem naaleh
Parshat Re’eh- Dwelling of G-d: Shilo vs. Jerusalem Click to Enlarge Naaleh.com presents Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaching about this week’s parsha, Parshat Re’eh In Parshat Re’eh, we read about the various resting places of the Holy Ark. The Torah refers to the final resting place of the Ark as “Menucha V’Nachala”. Chazal say, “Menucha”-tranquility, refers to Shilo and “Nachala”-a resting ...
Read Moreparshat vayigash confrontation of kings
Parshat Vayigash – Confrontation of Kings When Yosef imprisons Binyamin, Yehuda attempts to arouse the compassion of Yosef by depicting the unbearable pain their father would experience upon hearing the news. Yosef then reveals himself by declaring, “I am Yosef. Is my father still alive?” The verse reads, “His brothers could not answer him because they were disconcerted.” Why did ...
Read MoreParshat Ki Tavo: Parsha Journeys
Parshat Ki Tavo discusses the blessings that were given on Har Grizim and the curses that were given on Har Avel. While both mountains were situated near each other and enjoyed the exact same climatic conditions, Har Grizim was lush and verdant while Har Avel remained barren. Rav Hirsch explains that this is a timeless lesson in free will. Two ...
Read MoreOver 60,000 use Auschwitz Memorial Page
Over 60,000 people from around the world already use the official page of the Auschwitz Memorial on Facebook. “In this manner, historical information reaches all users several times a week; frequently, it refers to specific people, particular facts from the history of the Auschwitz camp, as well as the short accounts of witnesses,” explains Paweł Sawicki, who administers the page. ...
Read Moreoreo cheesecake for shabbat
Oreo Cheesecake for Shabbat Shabbat is a festive Jewish observance where families and friends join together for a special dinner. Make your Shabbat dinner extra special with this Oreo Cheesecake recipe from aish.com. I’ve tried preparing this and believe me, this is a really yummy treat. For this recipe, you need 2 cups of crushed Oreos, 2 tablespoons of butter, ...
Read Morenambe kiddush cup a contemporary option
Nambe Kiddush Cup – A Contemporary Option It’s no secret that there are many options out there when you are shopping for a Kiddush cup. We’ve covered what sterling silver can bring you and what to consider if you are looking for something special like a wedding Kiddush cup. But what if neither of these fit the bill and you ...
Read MoreManaging a Jewish Household
Running a traditional Jewish household is not easy. A number of Jewish traditions have to be observed all throughout the year. Here are some tips on how you can manage a Jewish household. Decorate your home with Jewish symbols like the mezuzah which is placed at your front door, Kiddush cups, menorah, Shabbat candles and other Jewish artwork. Your family ...
Read MoreLow-Fat Latkes for Hanukkah
Click to Enlarge Serving fried food during Hanukkah has been part of Jewish tradition. It is during this time of the year that we cook latkes, sufganiyot, fritters and other Hanukkah foods. Here’s a simple latke recipe that’s low-fat for those who want to stay healthy this Hanukkah. For this recipe you will need 4 teaspoons of canola oil, four ...
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