It's A Boy! Mazel Tov! Time For The Shalom Zachar!

Covering Our Eyes For Shema

Why do we cover our eyes for shema? Is it simply to concentrate? Must we use our hands or can use use a hoodie or bury our head in the siddur? Are there deeper meanings?

Bar or Mitzvah? The Torah approach to Bar MItzvah Celebrarions

Let's make Bar Mitzvah celebrations meaningful

It's A Boy! Mazel Tov! Time For The Shalom Zachar!

Why is there a Shalom Zachar? What's the point? How did it get its name?

How Strong Is Your Arm?! Throwing Candy Bags At A Bar Mitzvah or Chosson

Why in the world do we pelt the 13 year old with Candy Bags? Should it be done? Is there deeper meaning to this practice or should it be abolished? What about to the Chosson at his Aufruf?

Toameha: A Taste of Shabbos On Erev Shabbos

Toameha on Friday has become increasingly popular on Shabbatons, simchas, and in many homes. Just an excuse to party of something realy? What is it? What's the point?