Jewish holidays

After we moved to the third floor, our lonely first-floor neighbor filled the stairwell with shouting and fear. One simple mishloach manot began a change none of us expected.

Why Adar increases joy, how Purim surpasses Yom Kippur, and what Torah teaches about true spiritual celebration

Want to thank your child’s teachers and preschool staff without overspending? Here are simple, thoughtful ideas they’ll actually appreciate, plus the one thing that matters most.

A quick, engaging recap of the bold rescue pulled off by Mordechai and Queen Esther.

From oversized baskets to sugar overload, Mishloach Manot have become a status symbol. This article examines how excess has reshaped the mitzvah, and how simplicity can restore its meaning.

Tired of the same mishloach manot every year? This guide offers five creative, easy ideas that bring meaning, originality, and Purim joy to your giving.

Why do we read Parashat Shekalim before Adar, and what does the machatzit hashekel represent today? This article explores the halachic details and deeper meaning behind the reading and its message of collective service.

Purim is coming. From Megillah to costumes, explore what stands behind the traditions we’ve carried for generations.

He enters the Megillah as merely “a Jewish man in Shushan,” yet quietly becomes the figure who shapes everything.

A clear guide to reading the Megillah, Mishloach Manot, Matanot La’Evyonim, and the Purim feast

A guide to the Purim story that looks beyond the surface, exploring its customs and what the Megillah’s silence about Hashem teaches us about hidden miracles.

What qualifies as mishloach manot, and what does not? This guide breaks down the reasons behind the mitzvah and the halachic details that ensure it is fulfilled correctly, helping you approach Purim giving with clarity and confidence.

Why Purim surpasses all other holidays, how its spiritual light transforms prayer and repentance, and practical guidance for experiencing true joy without excess or distraction

The deep connection between the Fast of Esther, Purim, and Yom Kippur, and how repentance, joy, and mitzvot awaken Purim’s unique spiritual light for personal renewal and redemption

The veteran radio host opens up about faith, kindness, silence, and how Judaism became his anchor in life and career

A journalist reflects on faith, Shabbat, Rabbi Aryeh Levin, motherhood, and finding divine purpose in everyday life

Childhood struggles, faith, Jewish identity, and the story behind her shared stage show with husband Oded Menashe

Rosh Chodesh marks the start of each Hebrew month and plays a central role in the Jewish calendar. This article explores its origins, its role in determining holidays, and how it is observed today.