Category: Jewish Learning
Be-Haalotecha – “To step up” – Modern Lessons
Modern life lessons from the Old Testament Torah parshah Be-Haalotecha, Numbers 8:1 – 12:16.
Naso – “take a census” – Modern Lessons
Modern life lessons from the Old Testament Torah parshah Naso, Numbers 4:21 – 7:89.
Bamidbar – “In the wilderness” – Modern Lessons
Modern life lessons from the Old Testament Torah parshah Bamidbar, Numbers 1:1 – 4:20.
Passover to Shavuot: The Journey and the Covenant
Learn about this important holiday: what is it? How do we celebrate? What is “counting the Omer”?
Passover for Beginners – An Introduction to Passover
“Let my people go!” Learn all about this famous Jewish holiday, derived from the biblical story of Moses!
A Sprinkle of Jewish Thought: Purim
What is Purim? How is it celebrated? Learn more about this joyous fun-filled Jewish holiday!
A Sprinkle of Jewish Thought: Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year of the Trees”
Is this similar to Arbor Day? Maybe yes, maybe no! Learn more about this little-known holiday and how we celebrate!
A Sprinkle of Jewish Thought: The Miracle of Hanukkah
How much do you know about Hanukkah? Learn about the why’s and wherefore’s of this holiday, and how we celebrate!
A Sprinkle of Jewish Thought: Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Wait, there are more autumn Jewish holidays?? Learn why we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah!
Torah Thoughts: The High Holy Days
Let’s dive into the Rosh Hashanah Torah portion and take a look at lessons hidden in the text!
