According to the Torah,Shabbat commemorates the day that God rested from creating the world; the word Shabbat literally means “he rested.” Exodus 34:21 states: “Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest.” Shabbat is considered a day of peace and holiness. What d...
What does 'Shabbat shalom' mean? Judaism: Every Friday night, Jewish households prepare to celebrate the Sabbath. The ritual is marked at the beginning by the lighting of two candles by the woman of the house and special prayers at the synagogue. The evening and following day are marked by...
We’re told that Jacob, her husband, built a Matzevah, a monument over her grave. The Torah describes it as “Hi matzevet kevurat-Rachel,” which means “This is the Matzevah, the monument over the burial place of Rachel.” But why use the word “kevurat” (burial place)? Why not...
Incredibly, this Gazan journalist is a known terrorist supporter who has openly promoted lying to protect the resistance. Worse still – everyone already knew about this. In 2019, I had caught Khoudary openly supporting terrorists. In this tweet of hers. the glorification of violence (‘nothing ...
Now you’ve reached the stage Dad and I have speculated about since you were a little guy clapping along to “Shabbat Shalom” during the children’s service. In less than a year, you will become a Bar Mitzvah, an adult in the eyes of the Jewish community responsible for carrying out ...
Next to the momument to the fallen is a new children’s park. After Shabbat, people were walking and running to prepare for the Jerusalem Marathon on 4/4/25. Most protests speeches and gatherings with singing are in Tel Aviv all these months. A night event for the return of hostages is...
Shabbat Shalom! It means so much to me to see you all here tonight, and I have been deeply moved by some of the messages I received from people who couldn’t be here in person. And as always, many thanks to those joining us online, which is always its own adventure. Throughout my...
“Ken”is correct, and next year, this Rabbi will post PROOF that “Ken Dobkin” (aka Scoffy) has LIED on this blog. In the meantime, Shabbat shalom and a happy New Year to one and all. Stay safe. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to pray. Ken Dobkin January 1, 2022 at...
It is with deep sorrow in our hearts to share the passing of Joel Yale Moss. 2/12/2025 Obituary: Joan Bergman Rosenfeld Our beloved mother, Joan Bergman Rosenfeld, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 88 in Atlanta, Ga., where she originally raised her family...
What does Kabbalat Shabbat mean? Sabbath: The Jewish Sabbath falls every Friday night at sunset and is marked by the lighting of two candles in the home. The Sabbath is a day of rest and includes special prayers at temple and meals with family and friends. The Sabbath ends on Saturday nig...