Torah events

The author begins this chapter by writing about the usage of the book of Esther. How it it is read at the Feast of Purim in the twelfth month. It is interesting how Ruth is mentioned in the New Testament but there is no further mention of Esther neither are there any quotation from Esther used in the N.T. The author immediately highlights that the early church struggled to find value in the book of Esther. Quoting Martin Luther, the author writes, I am so hostile to the book [2 Maccabees] and to…

in Shetjl. Meanwhile Taubish journey from Shtejl to Klowisrik had just ended. They would rest for the night and gather in the square the next day for the dedication of their own children. The whole process was supposed to be a solemn silent event. That traditionally didn't exclude this moment, but from the early years the clamor had only increased until any effort to maintain anything more than safety had long been abandoned. Maler watched the distant crowds from the palace window…

It all started with a lightbulb idea! The Cohen School teachers were exploring ways to help our students connect with Israel on a personal level. Our K-1 teacher Alyse Teitelbaum, excitingly exclaimed that we at The Cohen School should build a replica of the Kotel. This replica would provide an opportunity to connect with G-d by participating in the practice of placing slips of paper containing prayers into the cracks of the Western Wall. Together, with Alyse, teachers Shirah Cruz, Tracey…

Judaism is one of the most ancient religions in the world. The founders are believed to be Abraham, his descendants, and Moses in c. 1800 BCE. Judaism has many reasons why it is important to our society, some of the main important reasons is, Monotheism, it is the founder of Christianity, and it provides a mental peace. Judaism introduced the powerful notation that one god created and ruled the universe. Judaism from its origin should be seen as rather more than a philosophical faith or a belief…

Many websites, articles, and blogs explain that Orthodox Judaism has separate but equally important roles for men and women. The Halakhah or Jewish Law is comprised of elements from three different sources the mitzvoth d’oraita or from the Torah, the mitzvoth d’rabbanan or from the rabbis, and minhag or arising from long-standing customs (Rich, 2011). The Halakhah lists 613 Commandments. Some commandments address all Orthodox Jews, some address the men only, and some address the women only.…

ELOHIM / YAHWEH In a specific way, the name Elohim, in the bible, designates the only One Supreme God. The plural meaning of the name of Elohim carries the sense of the tri-une God and the fact that God has all divine powers in Him. The authors of the Bible added a qualification to the name “Elohim” in order to pinpoint the person of God. Throughout the Bible, the name "Elohim" is combined with other words in order to differentiate between the Supreme God and other divine beings. The singular…

moment in question: “It is a time to act for the Lord, they have violated Your teaching” (Psalms 119:126). The compilation of the Mishnah is an important moment because it would ensure that the chain of transmission would never be broken. The oral torah was passed down from generation to generation without ever being physically recorded onto paper due to the idea that the principles, while rigid in their origin must be fluid enough to adapt to various unknown circumstances. This ideology…

Plan events that are appealing to all ages and interests. In order to maintain continuity, sisterhood and development, an association shall hold at least four meetings during the year, according to Fraternity Bylaws, Article XIV., Section 1. Consider these…

A long, long, long time ago, approximately 3.5-39 billion years ago the very first living organisms appeared on Earth1. During the Cambrian Period/Explosion the first true diversification occurred on Earth. Prior to this point there was still no vegetation and the oceans had yet to be oxygenated. It is believed that a reduction in the oxygen depleting bacteria lead to the oxygenation of the oceans which lead to the development of hard shelled organisms and an increase in invertebrates as well as…

that day was much like the work of an event planner. Because she had so enjoyed every moment of planning for and coordinating her grandfather’s surprise party, she decided this was the job for her. Aspiring event planners, like ChloeBeth,…