HOLIDAYS & REMEMBRANCE DAYS

בס”ד Introduction Abraham’s journey weaves a tale of faith, obedience, and Divine intervention, spotlighting the blessings and birthright. The blessing, a Divine reward, promises patriarch hood and spiritual impact, while the birthright signifies legal entitlement and spiritual dedication. Distinguishing them, the blessing encompasses Divine promises and legacy impact, whereas the… Read More »ABRAHAM’S BLESSING VS ISAAC’S BIRTHRIGHT IN THE LIGHT OF CHANUKAH

בס”ד Introduction Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the historical triumph of the Maccabees over religious oppression and the miraculous eight-day burning of the menorah. This celebration symbolizes resilience, faith, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people against adversity. Chanukah, the story The story of Chanukah… Read More »CHANUKAH: LESSONS IN RESILIENCE, FAITH AND THE TRIUMPH OF LIGHT

בס”ד There are some Jewish holidays that include aspects with universal significance. Noahides are obligated not to observe any of the Jewish holidays as religious obligations, but they are permitted to do some related activities on those days, in recognition of their significance. One of the holidays is Sukkot because… Read More »NOAHIDES AND SUKKOT?

בס”ד There are some Jewish holidays that include aspects with universal significance. Noahides are obligated not to observe any of the Jewish holidays as religious obligations, but they are permitted to do some related activities on those days, in recognition of their significance. One of the holidays is Rosh HaShanah… Read More »YOM KIPPUR, REPENTANCE, FORGIVENESS AND NOAHIDES

In Ashkenazi tradition, [Many communities have their own customs as to when exactly they start the Selichot] the Selichot are recited after midnight on a Saturday night before Rosh HaShana. All subsequent Selichot are held just before morning prayers. The liturgy for the High Holiday Selichot is not found in… Read More »SELICHOT OR NO SELICHOT? THATS THE QUESTION

Humanity’s nature is to avoid contemplating our obligations in the world. Even though these contemplations are necessary for one’s existence and one’s situation in life, we just do not want to deal with them… The knowledge of one’s perceived smallness versus one’s enormous responsibilities and obligations troubles a person and… Read More »BEING REAL WITH OURSELVES: THE BLESSING OF ELUL

Introduction On Rosh Hashanah, it is a mitzvah for Jewish people to hear the sound of the shofar, as mentioned in Numbers 29:1, where this day is referred to as the “day of the blast.” 1 And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have… Read More »THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SHOFAR ON ROSH HASHANAH

Elul and Rosh HaShanah a month of self-analysis There are Jewish holidays that apply only specifically to Israel and there are Jewish holidays that also have universal significance. Although Noahides are not obliged to observe these holidays, you can give them attention given their importance. One of the holidays is… Read More »ELUL – ROSH HASHANAH – A SEASON OF SELF-ANALYSIS