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Pesach: Collective Responsibility
One of the underlying themes of the korban Pesach (Passover sacrifice) is the importance of achdut - national unity and the concept of "every Jew is a guarantor for his brother."
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Shabbat Parah: Double Dimensions
The same function can be the greatest mitzvah or the worst transgression, an elixir of life if one is deserving or an elixir of death if he is undeserving...
Shevi’i shel Pesach – Splitting Our Personal Yam Suf
On Shevi’i shel Pesach, Nachshon ben Aminadav’s emuna brought about the survival of an entire nation. Imagine that your emuna, your personal holiness, your interpersonal relationships, your teshuva can save every Jew on the planet! It is an auspicious time when the Creator helps us make new beginnings. Let’s take advantage of this opportune time!
Bring Out The Best In Yourself
In Nissan, we get a renewed desire to draw closer to our Father in Heaven. For this reason, Nissan is the month of teshuva me’ahava and the month of Redemption.
Keep the Excitement
The “extras” we do in the course of performing mitzvot are rewarded in this world. What are those “extras”? We are rewarded for the amount of preparation, excitement, passion, joy, and love that we invest in a mitzvah.
Come Back to Life and See the Good
Belief in ourselves is critical before we can extricate ourselves from all the bad in us. How can we focus on the good within without blurring the lines between good and evil?
Pesach Recipes
Pesach, the holiday when Jews eat only unleavened bread, commemorates the exodus from Egypt. The dietary restrictions can be challenging. Here are easy-to-make recipes with minimum preparation time.
Shevi’i shel Pesach: Meal of the Baal Shem Tov
This story is traditionally told over on the last day of Pesach, at the "Meal of the Baal Shem Tov," which is eaten just before sunset. We eat this meal to commemorate the Baal Shem Tov's miraculous deliverance from the cannibals and his return to Istanbul.
The Secret of Pesach Sheni
Pesach sheni - what's that?? It's a day when we can merit miracles and wonders! The message to learn from this is the power of ratzon, of desire. It's the message of hope!
A Second Chance at Life
There is no such thing as a life that cannot be turned around for the better. I am testimony that there is always a second chance at life!
Get it Right
Pesach Sheni: It is the most incredible concept – you can do something now, to change the past! Hashem gives you another chance to fix it. Just ask!
A Truly Happy Passover
We all wish each other a “Happy and Kosher Passover.” Let’s talk practical about how to make these days preparing for Passover happy as well…
Harav Arush on the Seder
Rabbi Arush explains to use how to have “Leil haSeder K’Seder” – an enjoyable and meaningful Seder with tips, tricks and most importantly - all the segulot!
Pesach: Wake Up!
Rebbe Nachman teaches that stories can awaken people from spiritual slumber. One of the main mitzvot on Seder night is to tell the story of the Exodus…
Rosh Chodesh Nissan: Pray for Mashiach
On Rosh Chodesh Nissan, the first day of the Jewish month of Nissan, God decides if Mashiach will come this year.
Pesach on the Mount of Olives
As I stood near the gravesites, the stunning view of Jerusalem from the silent, sun-bleached peak of the Mount of Olives caught my breath; the indescribable holiness…
Pre-Pesach Family Finances
Now that Purim is over, people are putting Pesach preparations into high gear. But one thing scares many people even more than cleaning – the expenses…