The mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah, particularly during Sukkot, is central to the holiday. However, like all mitzvot, halacha provides nuanced guidance, balancing the obligations with individual circumstances. One...
Category: Chagim
The process of seeking and granting forgiveness (mechilah) in Jewish tradition is a multifaceted one, filled with both halachic (legal) and ethical dimensions. A particularly rich discussion of mechilah can...
As we find ourselves in the midst of the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repentance, many of us seek to go beyond fleeting moments of inspiration and achieve...
In the Talmud (Rosh Hashanah 9a), the sages Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva engage in a deep debate about the source of the concept of Tosefet Kedusha—the idea of adding...
As we prepare for the High Holidays, we often focus on the themes of introspection, repentance, and renewal. However, the structure of the Rosh Hashanah prayers—Malchuyot (Kingship), Zichronot (Remembrances), and...