Have you heard people say, “Do you live in the eruv?” or “Which eruv is that in?” What exactly is an eruv? How does a community go about creating a eruv and what does it accomplish? Join me as we discover the history of where eruvs come from and then continue on to the practical…

The destruction of the holy Temples in Jerusalem took places between 2000-2500 years ago. It’s an event so distant in our national history, yet we relive it again every year. Why? Don’t cry over spilled milk! What’s done is done! Why are we still crying over an event that ended over two millennia ago? Join…

Psalms teaches us that God created our world out of endless kindness. We also know that God loves every single one of us a deeper love than we can ever imagine. Based on this, how can there be so much evil in the world? Why does evil exist at all? Why couldn’t God have just…

We have recently began the saddest part of the Jewish calendar. It’s a three week period, between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av, and historically this time period has held the most terrible tragedies for the Jewish nation. What were those tragedies? What’s the history behind these ominous days? What’s the message…

We talk about God all the time, saying He is compassionate, loving, just etc.  We love His Torah and try our best to follow His commandments, the Mitzvohs.  But, what exactly is God?  What are we referring to when we say God? Join me as we discuss the complexity in properly understanding God’s essence, and…

The Mezuzah hanging on the doorpost of a house is one of the most identifiably Jewish items that exists. For centuries, across the many countries we’ve been exiled in, the Jews have faithfully hung their Mezuzah scroll on the entrance to their homes. But Why? Why do we hang a mezuzah? What’s the hidden meaning…

Why does Jewish law always prioritize the right side to the left? When you get dressed in the morning, the Code of Jewish Law writes that you should put your right hand in first. It also writes that you should bathe your right side of your body first. We cover our eyes for Shema with…

We live in a world where it’s so difficult to know what is true and what is not. Kabbalah calls our world an alma dishikra, a world of falsehood. We see this in the media every day. Two reporters will witness the exact same event and document it oppositely, both believing they’re reporting the truth….

There are two ceremonies described in the Code of Jewish Law regarding transitioning from Shabbos back to the work week: Havdala and Melava Malka. Havdala consists of making blessings over wine, spices and a torch, and Melava Malka is a customary meal that we eat to escort the Shabbos queen out. What is the source…

One of the first laws discussed in the Code of Jewish Law is the obligation to wash your hands when you wake up in the morning. What’s the reason behind this mitzvah? Why do we have to wash our hands? What is the proper procedure of washing? Join me as we dive deep into the…