On Rosh Hashanah we have the special Mitzvah (commandment) of listening to the sound of the shofar (the blowing of a special kind of horn). The Rambam (Laws of Teshuvah, […]
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Watch the lyric video of TheZone favorite ‘The Sound of the Shofar’! This song blends the emotions of this season together with trademark Oorah inspiration, bringing you a fresh sound […]
Rosh Hashanah is upon us. Here’s some insight into the meaning behind the holiday’s festivities. And: What can we do to influence our judgment for the better? Rabbi Chaim Mintz, […]
You never want to be the same person you used to be. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi […]
Ever wonder what the sounds of the “Shofar” are all about? Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi Mintz’s […]
Rosh Hashanah is also known as “Yom Teruah” (Day of Blowing the Shofar), but “Teruah” has more than one meaning…. Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz delivers a short Rosh Hashanah […]
It’s Rosh Hashanah time, and G-d has lots in store for us, but are we willing to accept it? Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz, delivers a short Rosh Hashanah message […]
There are many symbolic foods traditionally eaten at the Rosh Hashana meal. (This article does a good job explaining the background for this.) Probably the most well known, of course, […]
Honey cake is a tried and true Rosh Hashana tradition. But how many of us actually enjoy our cake? Here’s a recipe from Mrs. Horowitz, an Oorah employee who actually […]
Who doesn’t associate Rosh Hashana with apples? This super easy recipe from Mrs. Raizelle Serebrowski, director of the Oorah Rebbetzins program, gives you a new way to add them to […]
