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Shavuot Thoughts

By Rabbi Yosef Shemtov: This Monday and Tuesday we celebrate the chag of Shavuot, the day that Benei Israel received the Torah. On the first night, it is customary to stay up and learn Torah all night in order to show our love for Torah and to acknowledge all our […]

Parashat Behar, Bechukotai

By Rabbi David Shasho: וַיְדַבֵּר ×”’ אֶל משֶׁה בְּהַר סִינַי לאמֺר Hashem spoke to Moshe on Har Sinai saying… Rashi asks, “Why does the Torah say specifically by the laws of Shemittah ‘on Har Sinai?’” The Imrei Shefer offers an explanation of the connection between shemittah and Har Sinai. Shemittah […]

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Lag BaOmer Thoughts

By Rabbi Yosef Shemtov: Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count this year (April 30, 2021)—is a festive day on the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated with outings (where children traditionally play with bows and arrows), bonfires, parades and other joyous events. Many visit the resting place (in […]