Tisha B’Av 5781

Tisha B’ Av תשפ"א Last Shabbat, July 10, was Rosh Chodesh Av, the first day of the month of Av. The Code of Jewish Law (551:1) teaches us:  א) משנכנס אב ממעטין בשמחה; ובר ישראל דאית ליה דינא בהדי כותי, לישתמיט…

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Shavuot 5781

Shavuot תשפא             The sight of a bride and groom standing under the marriage canopy always moves us to feelings of hope and success for the new couple. We look on with anticipation for the special moment when the groom places the…

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Sefirat Haomer 5781

Sefirat Haomer – The Counting of the Omer When the Holy Temple stood, a daily sacrifice was brought every morning and evening. Our current morning prayer, שחרית  - Shacharit, corresponds to, and substitutes for, that morning sacrifice, and מנחה  -…

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