Jewish Holidays

Essential laws of Rosh Hashanah for observance - A daily guide featuring two halachot based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l

From the blast of the shofar to the joy of Simchat Torah, Tishrei is a sacred gateway to renewal and return

From the Hasmonean victory to the teachings of the sages and modern-day miracles, discover how Chanukah's divine light continues to shine through exile, inspiring faith, courage, and the hope for ulti...

Is it permitted to get a haircut on Isru Chag? Thank you in advance

My mother passed away on Erev Sukkot. This year is the second year since her passing, on 14 Tishrei. Is it permitted to go to the cemetery on the day of the memorial, or only on Erev Yom Kippur? Thank...

At the lighting of Chanukah candles, do you light first and then recite the blessings, or the other way around? Thank you

My husband’s four species (the lulav, hadassim, and aravot) have been inside a completely sealed case since Sukkot, and they have become completely moldy. May I throw them in the trash, or must I stil...

As life returns to routine after the holidays, the miraculous return of the hostages offers a powerful glimpse of redemption, unwavering faith, and the hope that sustains the Jewish soul even in the d...

Why is it important to rise early for Selichot? Discover the deeper spiritual meaning behind this practice, how the shofar calls us to awaken from complacency, and what Jewish teachings reveal about r...

Why is the Vilna Gaon’s yahrzeit celebrated during Sukkot? Discover how his profound teachings transformed our understanding of the holiday, from the return of the Clouds of Glory and the restoration...