Words / yom ha’atzma’ut

My recent posts… Words / yom ha’atzma’ut May 1, 2025Like so many other commentators — ancient to modern — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks elaborates on the construct of tzara’at, an unidentified skin ailment, as recompense for evil speech, lashon hara....

Makin’ Matza!

My recent posts… Makin’ Matza! Apr 18, 2025My recent posts... Selling Chametz Apr 1, 2025Even if you don’t keep a kosher kitchen, and/or you don’t “convert” your kitchen for Pesach, there is still spiritual value in selling your chametz: You are engaging...

Selling Chametz

My recent posts… Selling Chametz Apr 1, 2025Even if you don’t keep a kosher kitchen, and/or you don’t “convert” your kitchen for Pesach, there is still spiritual value in selling your chametz: You are engaging with myriad Jews worldwide in a practice that can be...

A Few Things About Pesach (With lots of links)

My recent posts… A Few Things About Pesach (With lots of links) Mar 28, 2025There is a wealth of information about Pesach (and the challenges of this year) at Exploring Judaism.org. Omer 5785 Mar 25, 2025My recent posts... Purim: What’s at Stake Mar 13,...

Omer 5785

My recent posts… Omer 5785 Mar 25, 2025My recent posts... Purim: What’s at Stake Mar 13, 2025Today is Ta’anit Ester, a half-day fast in solidarity with the biblical Esther who orchestrated a three-day hunger strike to boost her chance of success in...

Purim: What’s at Stake

My recent posts… Purim: What’s at Stake Mar 13, 2025Today is Ta’anit Ester, a half-day fast in solidarity with the biblical Esther who orchestrated a three-day hunger strike to boost her chance of success in approaching the king without having been...