Though rarely spoken about, one of the more fascinating themes of Rosh Hashanah is that of tears. The haftarah of the first day recounts the story of Elkanah and his wives Chana and Penina. Each year, they make the trek to Shilo to bring offerings to God, and each year Chana is mocked by Penina for not having children.…
by Rabbi Jon Kelsen
Posted on September 15, 2020
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by Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom
Posted on September 15, 2020
Scroll below the video to follow along with the source sheet.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on July 5, 2016
Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakai (RYBZ), leader of the Jewish people during the period immediately following the destruction of the temple, established a number of edicts (takanot) during his tenure. The Talmud places the total number at nine, six of which are explicitly stated in the Mishnah, and three more are attributed to him by the Talmud.…
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