There is an obvious flaw in this argument. The Jewish nation is unique because Judaism’s beliefs are based on the firsthand experience of the entire nation. Millions of our ancestors […]
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Why do yeshivos learn so much Talmud, the Oral Law, when the majority of students have not even mastered the Chumash, the Written Law? Isn’t the Chumash the foundation of […]
Question: Rabbi, I am not the scholarly type and never did well in school, and it seems that Torah study is “just not for me.” I pray three times a […]
Thanks to COVID-19, there’s been an explosion of learning on the web over the past few years. But what are the pros and cons of Jewish studies online? There are […]
There are so many benefits you can get from bringing Jewish learning into your life. With the growing trend in online learning in the past decade, it’s never been easier […]
Today is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan. On this day, Jewish parents have the custom to recite Tefilas HaShlah. This prayer was composed by the Shelah Hakadosh to express the prayers […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide The When and Why of Shavuos The holiday of Shavuos (or Shavuot) occurs on the 6th of the Hebrew month of Sivan. It is celebrated as […]
Sefirot are defined as emanations, meaning an abstract but perceptible concept that originates from a source. While we are involved in counting Sefirat Haomer, we also have an opportunity to […]
On the second night of Passover, religious Jews begin counting something known as Sefirat Haomer or “The Counting of the Omer”. Beginning on the first night from number one, we […]
A haggadah includes the basic script for the Seder meal, as well as instructions on how to lead it. Ready to count down the best haggadahs with us? Let’s explore […]