Happy Occasions

The Many Advantages in Not Knowing When We Will Die

Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 53 (p1)

G-d reveals what knowledge is detrimental morally, practically, psychologically, socially and economically.

Why Judaism Respects the Corpse and the Dead- Eternity, Not Superstition

Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 52

Death is less frightening when viewed intellectually through the eyes of eternity, not imagination.

The Proper Perspective How to View People that Died

Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 39

Time and objectivity help relate, review and learn from people after their death.

Who is the True Redeemer?

Fasting and Feasting on a Yahrzeit

“My father’s yahrzeit falls during the week of sheva brachos for my grandson. May I attend the sheva brachos?” "My yahrzeit falls on Shabbos this year. Do I fast on Friday or Sunday instead?" "I usually fast on my father’s yahrzeit, but someone is honoring me with sandaka’us on that day. Do I fast, and do I need to be matir neder in the event that it is permitted to eat?"

Is Swift the Way to Go?

Should the bris be scheduled early, or later so more guests will come?

Explaining the Customs of Bris Milah

The mitzvah of Bris Milah has been enhanced by many beautiful customs. We will explain the background of these minhagim in the course of a guide to the honors bestowed during a bris and the steps of a bris procedure.