23 Lessons
The High Holidays Calendar Controversy
When Yamim Nora’im “Fell” on Disputed Days
When Yamim Nora’im “Fell” on Disputed Days
Rosh Hashana Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
Is it universally accepted that everyone in Eretz Yisroel is required to observe two days of Rosh Hashanah? Why do we read the specific haftarah that we do on the second day of Rosh Hashanah? How can our tefillos refer to the second day of Rosh Hashanah as the ‘Day of Judgment,’ when we were already judged on the first day?
The High Holidays Liturgical Curiosities
Selichos is upon us, providing an opportunity to present some background to the role of liturgical poetry that impacts immensely on our selichos and yomim nora’im prayers.
The Essence of the Holidays What is the Bracha Magen Avos and should we recite it on Yom Kippur?
Where is the bracha of Magen Avos first mentioned? What is the bracha Mei’ein Sheva? On what occasions do we omit reciting the bracha Mei’ein Sheva?
Rosh Hashana Appreciating Tashlich
A deep understanding of Tashlich and the connection to the 13 Attributes of G-d.
Shofar Blowing Does a Shofar need a Hechsher?
An in-depth review of what makes a Shofar kosher and how to buy the right one.
Berachot - Blessings What does papaya have to do with the beginning of Elul?
What does papaya have to do with the beginning of Elul?
Shofar Blowing When Tekias Shofar Goes Wrong
Various Halachot of the Shofar blowing, The Seder of the T'kiot, How long should the Tkiah, Truah and Shevarim be? Halachot of woman with Shofar blowing and more...
The Essence of Rosh Hashana The Musaf of Rosh HaShanah
The special meening of Tefilat Musaf on Rosh Hashana, omtting parts of Shmoneh Esreh and what we really ask for onRosh Hashana.