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The commandment of Shabbat is one of the central tenets of Judaism. Although many have attempted to comment on and explain it, some questions remain unanswered. In this article, I will try to provide the answers to the following questions: What is the meaning of the Rest of G-d? Why is...
“Judaism is a religion of words, and yet whenever the language of Judaism aspires to the spiritual it breaks into song, as if the words themselves sought escape from the gravitational pull of finite meanings. There is something about melody that intimates a reality beyond our grasp… Words a...
Originally Answered: How must I respond to Shabbat Shalom? The appropriate response is “ Shabbat Shalom”. It means “have a peaceful Sabbath”. The Sabbath in Judaism, which falls on Saturdays, is a day of genuine rest and prayer, involving no work or business transactions. How do you re...
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Since the terrible massacre onSimchat Torah, he’d decided to learn more about his Judaism, and not having any formal educational framework, he decided to learn from this children’s book. Now, he’s up to the chapter on Passover, and for the first time is learning the basic words asso...
The understanding is influenced by the general attitude towards psalms in Jewish liturgy, by popular interpretations in the Midrash (Jewish legends), by Kabbalistic views and by its meaning within halakhah (religious law), but also by the music that is commonly attributed to it within the ...
For peace at home. If people stumble around and fall down there will be no peace in the house during Shabbos. Peace at home is of utmost importance in Judaism. These days, we have electric lighting, but the first reason is still relevant. ...
This is what is so ironic about observing Shabbat: it’s hard! I think that is why Judaism had to make Shabbat a sacred rite. If it’s not sacred, it will be de-prioritized. “In the tempestuous ocean of time and toil there are islands of stillness where man may...
Maya: Like Moses, they hold wisdom beyond our understanding, an ability to persevere through the hardest times, and a devotion to Judaism and life even when it wasn’t easy. They are storytellers and we stand here today as their successors. Ari: We are the last generation who will hear ...