“You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” ~Pirkei Avot 2:21 I enter this weekend filled with mixed emotions. On... read more →
The word mitzvah means commandment. This is a reference to the commandments in the Torah. Many people think of the Ten Commandments when they hear the word commandment, but there... read more →
As we approach the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, we often talk about the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days and nights. This story is not part of... read more →
Light is an important and beautiful symbol in Judaism. When G-d created the world, He declared, “Let there be light!” (Genesis 1:3) In the generations since then, we have taken... read more →
by Nathan Somers We are only at school during Sukkot for two days this year so I began our study of Sukkot this week before it officially began. My fifth... read more →