by Hazzan Ira S. Bigeleisen
Posted on September 20, 2024
The Piyyutim of the Yamim Noraim are meant to explain and enlarge upon the message of the prayers. In this brief article, we will focus on Rosh Hashannah Shacharit which has extensive Piyyutim. Rosh Hashannah Shacharit Rosh Hashannah combines the themes of Hashem as Ruler of the world, celebrating the creation of the universe and Hashem as judge to whom we pray for forgiveness.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on September 13, 2024
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by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on August 8, 2024
QUESTION—Houston, TX A woman from my shul has the following issue with fasting: Although she is fine while fasting, experiencing only headaches, she becomes extremely nauseous when she eats after the fast, and can’t keep any food down for a few hours.…
by Rabbi Ysoscher Katz
Posted on August 8, 2024
This week, we read Parashat Devarim, which coincides with the third haftarah of the three “Haftarot D’Puranuta”—the Haftarot of Calamity. Our Sages (Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim 428:8, based on the Pesikta) instituted that on each of the Shabbatot during the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av (known as Bein HaMetzarim or “The Three Weeks”), we read a haftarah that speaks of rebuke and the impending calamity of the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on May 23, 2024
This year’s YCT Shavuot reader focuses on conversion. If your community would like to receive a shipment of holiday booklets in the future, please contact office@yctorah.org. Download Here…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on April 3, 2024
Please enjoy our collection of Divrei Torah in this YCT Pesach Reader. If your community would like to receive a shipment of holiday booklets in the future, please contact office@yctorah.org. Download Here…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on March 28, 2024
QUESTION—Denver, CO Rabbi Linzer, what is your view on using pet food on Pesach that is ta’arovet chametz—less than 50% percent grain—instead of trying to find grain-free pet food? This is important to dog owners who find it difficult to switch foods.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on March 27, 2024
תורגם על ידי אילה סינקלר To read this post in English, click here שאלה— דנבר, קולורדו הרב לינזר, מה דעתך על שימוש במזון לחיות מחמד בפסח העשוי מתערבות חמץ – פחות מ-50% אחוז דגנים – במקום לנסות למצוא אוכל עבור חיות המחמד ללא דגנים?…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on March 27, 2024
Traduit par Rabbi Émile Ackermann To read this post in English, click here QUESTION—Denver, CO Rabbi Linzer, que pensez-vous de l’utilisation à Pessah d’aliments pour animaux de compagnie contenant moins de 50 % de h’ametz, au lieu d’essayer de trouver des aliments pour animaux de compagnie sans céréales ?…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on March 27, 2024
Traducido por Balbino Cotarelo Núñez To read this post in English, click here PREGUNTA—Denver Rabino Linzer, ¿cuál es tu opinión sobre usar comida para mascotas en Pésaj que es taarovet jamétz—menos del 50% cereales— en lugar de intentar encontrar comida libre de cereales para mascotas?…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on March 11, 2024
Please enjoy this resource booklet which includes words on Purim, disabilities and inclusion. We hope that this reader is a step in increased awareness and brings home the message that all Jews, no matter their difference have the zechut to access our Torah and our beautiful heritage.…
by Rabbi Ysoscher Katz
Posted on December 5, 2023
To read this post in Spanish, click here To read this post in French, click here There is a well-known contradiction between the liturgy and the Talmud regarding what we are celebrating on Chanukah. During the holiday we insert the Al Hanisim poem in our prayers.…
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