Month of Tevet: Strengthen My Rear Guard
During this month of Tevet, the tenth month on the Jewish calendar and the first month on the Gregorian calendar, as we start the new year, the Lord is showing us vital truths that need our attention. The month of Tevet is a very interesting time on God’s calendar. Tevet is the crux between two […]
The Shabbat Candlesticks That Will Bring Peace And Beauty To Your Home
This exquisitely-decorated, meticulously-designed, handmade candle set with matching tray will add a unique artistic touch to your home and bring warmth and serenity to your Shabbat table. The colorful, extra-light candle set is hand-made, and produced at the Lily Art factory in Canot Center, Israel. It will illuminate your home and allow family and guests […]
Video: Bibi Netanyahu’s Christmas Message
Israeli PM makes us proud with his stirring holiday address, declaring “here in Israel, religious freedom is a sacred principle.”
Je-wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
At this time of year, many Jews struggle with finding the right message to teach our kids about Christmas. Even something as harmless as wishing neighbors and coworkers a ‘Merry Christmas’ makes some Jews uncomfortable. Raising proud Jewish children in America is no easy task as more as more Jews abandon the faith and assimilate. […]
Kislev: A Time for Leaders
In the last 3 months, starting with the tribe of Gad back in Elul, we have been learning much about how to prepare for battle, be valiant warriors, and finish well. Just like the tribes of Gad, Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, Benjamin was also known for his skill in battle. In fact, the Benjamites were […]
The Miraculous Rebirth of Israel and the Miracles of Hanukkah
Much more than merely spinning tops and eating potato pancakes, the holiday of Hanukkah marks one of the greatest tales of miraculous salvation for the Jewish people. In truth, Jewish tradition celebrates two miracles on this day and in order to understand these miracles, we must step back into the historical context, the second century BCE. […]
Video: All About Miracles
It’s all about the miracle! Get ready for Hanukkah with this amazing, upbeat song.
Make your Holidays Blue and White by Supporting Artists from the Land of Israel
During the festive season it’s easy to get caught up with all the hyper-commercialism and forget the true meaning of the holidays. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple after the Maccabees’ victory over the Greeks. The Greeks had ransacked the Jews’ most sacred place and filled it with idols and frivolity. The Temple was […]
Saying Goodbye to Ezra at the Airport
It is not uncommon to find people saying farewell in an airport. People hug each other. Sometimes you will see people wiping away tears. Saturday night was totally different. A thousand people came to the airport to say goodbye to Ezra Schwartz, who was being flown back for burial in his hometown of Boston. People held […]
When Terror Hits Close to Home
Whenever, wherever terror strikes, it is painful. We hurt for victims in Paris as well as Jerusalem, and the steady stream of attacks reported is a constant reminder of our vulnerability. But Thursday’s attack in Gush Etzion hit just a little bit closer to home when a colleague of mine was murdered. I first met […]