Jewish Holidays

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Understanding Jewish History through the Haggadah

Rabbi Hershel Billet

Audio
Apr 8, 2008

Chad Gadya: Symbolism and History

Dafna Siegman

Audio
Apr 7, 2008

Does Eliyahu Drink the Cup? The Role of Eliyahu at the Seder

Rabbi Alex Israel

Audio
Apr 6, 2008

Jewish Sovereignty and its Discontents

Eric Lawee

Audio
Jul 24, 2007

Tisha B'Av: Evading Responsibility

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“But the Second Temple, that they were involved in Torah and Mitzvoth and Gemilot Chasadim (loving kindness), why was it destroyed? Because it contained sinnat chinam" (Yoma 9b). While the cause of the loss of the Temple is quite clearly identified…
Article
Jul 24, 2007

Yom Yerushalayim: Sason and Simcha

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Numbers play a significant, if usually symbolic, role in Jewish thought. Perhaps the most symbolic number is seven, representing completeness; the most obvious example is Shabbat, the highlight that completes the week. Even our new year, Rosh…
Article
Jun 5, 2007

Shavuot: A New Holiday

Rabbi Jay Kelman

The shalosh regalim of Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot are a celebration of great historic events coupled with the recognition of G-d's role in our agricultural success. Even if the land of Israel experiences drought and the like, the knowledge that G-d…
Article
May 22, 2007

Pesach: Where Is Hallel?

Rabbi Jay Kelman

It is the holiday of Pesach that celebrates our becoming a nation and is the cornerstone of Judaism. Remembering the Exodus provides the backdrop to so many of our mitzvoth, whether it is Shabbat or Yom Tov, tefillin, mezuzah, kindness to strangers…
Article
Apr 2, 2007

Tisha B'Av Gems I Heard from Rav Soloveitchik

Rabbi Reuven Tradburks

Audio
Aug 3, 2006

The Scandal of Rationalized Suffering...

Dr. Elliott Malamet

Audio
Aug 3, 2006