Unmasking the Miracle of Purim

Shabbat, Looking beyond Ourselves

People tend to think about themselves far more than they think about others. Selfishness is the root cause of all strife and violence. Shabbat offers an alternate way of thinking that enables us to overcome this source of evil as well as have a positive effect on many other areas of our lives.

Unmasking the Miracle of Purim

learn the purpose miracles played in the Bible and Why we don't see any miracles today. There is no better way to understand hidden miracles than taking a closer look at the Purim story.

Shabbat Fundamentals

What is Shabbat observance? What is the meaning of "Shabbat is a day of rest" if Shabbat observance is so difficult? Why does G-d care if I turn on the lights or drive a car on Shabbat? Learn the answers to these and many more questions that come up when discussing Shabbat observance.

Is the Talmud Still Relevant?

The world has evolved since the Talmud was written, and Judaism should also evolve. Is there any reason to still study an ancient text about damaging oxen?

Taking and Baking Challah

Everything you need to know about the origins of challah, the significance it plays in Jewish tradition, and why so many Jewish women stretch themselves every week to bake this special bread. We go through the basics and even get into some of the deeper meanings of the connection between challah and Shabbat.