Sukkot-‘Hodu’ L’Hashem
What is the nostalgia for? The answer comes with Succot.
Chanukah Joy and Jubilation
Hanukah Cheer from David Herman, Jerusalem's troubadour.
GOP Offers Netanyahu the Presidency
After his astounding speech in Congress, the GOP has been working behind the scenes to get Israeli PM Netanyahu to run for President of the U.S.A.
The Smoke of Lag B’Omer
As Lag B’Omer bonfires blaze across Israel, we know that the holy essence of Am Yisrael guarantees that the Nation will return to its roots no matter how secular it looks on the outside.
The Ten Commandments: The Inside Story
It isn't beneath G-d to personally interfere in the workings of this world, to liberate a persecuted nation from the hand of their oppressors.
Preparing for my First Passover without Family
I’ll miss my mother’s cooking and my dad’s historical commentary that accompanies reading the Haggadah at the seders.
Yom Kippur Guide for the Perplexed, 2014
Yom Kippur is observed on the tenth day of Tishrei - an Acadian word for forgiveness and Genesis.
Tunnel Vision
Hamas' tunnels were destroyed as were plans for their unparalleled terror attacks on Rosh Hashana.
The Real Miracle of Chanukah
Ari Fuld uncovers and explores the real miracle and lessons of Chanukah.
‘To Be A Bee Or Not To Be, A Bee’
An elderly carpenter was eagerly preparing for retirement. When he informed his employer/contractor of his plans, the employer asked him if he could do him a personal favor and build one more house before he left. After so many years of working together the carpenter felt he could not refuse, and so he begrudgingly agreed. It quickly became apparent that the carpenter’s heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and he used inferior quality materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
Sanzer Rebbe: Don’t Fret About Cleaning For Pesach
Although righteous women have been accustomed to devoting all their energy to preparing the house for Passover, this year must be different.
Mighty Compassion
When we understand that the greatest expression of God's might is God's compassion, we open ourselves to receive the gift of Lives of Compassion. Once we have been granted Lives of Compassion; compassion for others and for ourselves we can become a society united in compassion, and wickedness will evaporate.
10 Things you didn’t Know About Tu B’Shevat
From almond trees and veganism to ancient languages and Middle Ages sources, Tu B’Shevat is one fascinating festival.
Chanukah: The Inner Dimension
What does the way we count the days of Chanukah come to teach us about living in the present?
Shavou’ot (Pentecost): Guide for the Perplexed, 2017
Chag Sameach-Happy Shavuout!
Mishloach Manos – ‘In Those Days, In This Time…’
The mishloach manos of times gone by were sometimes simple and sometimes elaborate, but the main focus was on the preparation of the delicious food they contained.
Chanukah: Guide for the Perplexed 2014
Chanukah is the holiday of liberty, combining The Book (faith and dedication to God) and the sword
May One Wear Crocs on Yom Kippur?
Contrary to popular belief, the Talmud never explicitly limits the ban on footwear to leather shoes.
Yom Kippur: Guide for the Perplexed
Yom Kippur’s focus on forgiveness highlights humility, fallibility, soul-searching faith, compassion, thoughtfulness, being considerate, accepting responsibility and magnanimity.
Great Purim Spiel Ideas
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The Tisha B’Av of Yesterday AND Today
A few years ago, I realized something that changed the way I look at Tisha B’Av and while I can’t say I look forward to Tisha B’Av I started to focus on what I call “The Tisha B’Av of Today”. I focus on the national tragedies of what is happening right now – and what I can do to prevent them from continuing.
Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed 2016
On Rosh Hashanah, one is expected to plan a spiritual and behavioral road map for the entire year. So when one hears the shofar blow,the trip begins
Ari Fuld on the Holidays | Passover: Freedom vs. Responsibility – 5778 (2018)
Ari Fuld discusses: What are we celebrating on Passover and what are the lessons to be learned?
Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2014
What's this Purim all about?
Blessed Are Those Who Eat Chametz!
Pesach, the holiday that symbolizes the formation of the Jewish people, reminds us that sometimes we need to remove the evil inclination entirely so as not to fall victim to it.
What?! A Passover Seder in a Rural Village in ZIMBABWE?!
The Lemba tribe (Southern Africa) have an oral tradition they're descendants of Israel's Lost Tribes
MY GIFT
This Shavuot let's give G-d a gift too: Let's make this year different by doing just 1 more mitzvah