Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
When does a convert celebrate his birthday – on his biological birthdate, or on the day he converts? The post When Does a Convert Celebrate His Birthday? appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 10, 2025
From what age should I have my son (16 months) wear a kippah? Right now it would be meaningless to him! The post Kippah – From What Age? appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 10, 2025
Like women the world over, I avidly follow news about Britain’s Princess Katherine of Wales – or Kate Middleton, as I think of her. Back in 2011, I woke up early to watch her wedding to Prince William; I was thrilled for her each time she gave birth, felt devastated for her when she announced…
Why does saying a blessing over bread cover the other foods of a meal? Are there any exceptions to this? The post Why the Blessing on Bread Exempts Other Foods appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 9, 2025
GOOD MORNING! Over the years I have met many people with the terrible misconception that Halachic Judaism (following the letter of the law) and those who practice it treat women as second-class citizens. This frequently stems from a misunderstanding of traditional Jewish legal concepts and a misinterpretation of its applications. This view is further influenced…
Why does Judaism celebrate Tu b’Shvat, the New Year for trees, right in the middle of winter when trees stand bare against a gray sky, seemingly lifeless? The answer reveals an essential lesson about personal growth and unlocking human potential. The timing of Tu B’Shvat emerges from deep roots in Jewish law. The Talmud in…
This week’s Torah portion features the momentous event of God giving the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. However, the sages teach that before giving the Torah to the Jewish people, God offered the Torah to the other nations of the world: The Sifri1 relates: “When the Holy One, Blessed is He, revealed…
When 20-year-old Agam Berger, one of the young women recently released by Hamas in the hostage deal, was picked up by the Israeli military helicopter, she was handed a white board and offered to write a message to everyone, in Israel and beyond, watching and waiting for her reunion with her family. Agam’s message began…
Since October 7, 2023 many Israelis have sustained life-altering injuries, such as loss of limbs or brain injuries. From the peak of physical ability, they must adjust to loss of independence. Shmuel Klein can relate. Forty years ago, the former Monsey, New York resident suffered a traumatic injury. Just 22 years old, in his final…
In the aftermath of October 7, many Jewish college students are facing discrimination for simply being Jewish. Danielle Sobkin, a recent graduate of UC Berkeley in California, was stunned by what she saw on campus. “After October 7, I found myself in the eye of the storm,” she told Aish. “The antisemitism on campus was…