The Hebrew month of Elul is upon us. What is significant about this month? An old Jewish saying goes “in Elul, even the fish in the water tremble”. The upcoming […]
Holidays
Do you want to start celebrating Rosh Hashana, but have no idea where to begin? Join Rabbi Eli Bohm as he gives a quick overview of the laws and customs […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Oorah’s “10 Minute” Guides are designed to help you “find your way around” the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage is rich with […]
Rosh Hashana is known for its symbolic foods. From round challot to apples and honey, much of the food we eat on Rosh Hashana is meaningful. But did you know […]
Enhance your High Holiday season with words of inspiration from Rabbi Chaim Mintz
Why do we struggle and find it difficult to follow along with the Rosh Hashana prayers? Is there anything to do about it? Find out now from Rabbi Chaim Mintz, […]
Coming on the heels of the Three Weeks and Nine Days of mourning, culminating in Tisha B’Av, Shabbos Nachamu brings the Jewish nation a measure of comfort from all the […]
You’re more likely to find sales on salmon than heart-shaped boxes of candy in kosher supermarkets during the Jewish month of Av. That’s because the month begins with the Nine […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide The three weeks that begin on Shiva Asar B’Tammuz (17th of Tammuz) and end on Tisha B’Av (the 9th of Av) are a period of mourning […]
