Today is the Yahrtzeit of Sarah Schenirer (July 15, 1883-March 1, 1935); in fact she passed away in Adar Aleph as 1935 was a leap year. Sarah Schenirer was really an amazing individual. Although she lived only 51 years and never had any children, she literally impacted the lives of thousands of women and men!
The Ramchal[1] states that an overview of a subject can only be acquired over a period of time. It is only when all the parts of a picture have been put together, with sufficient depth of understanding
I love the Western Wall. It is a kaleidoscope of the entire Jewish people. One can go there for Mincha and have, as a part of the minyan, an Israeli soldier, a Sephardic Jew from South America, someone from Mea Shearim, a few French or American tourists … a geography that reflects its history. The... Read more »
The Jewish HERoes Film Competition encourages people to create short videos that highlight the contributions of Jewish women. The piece can be personal, historical, or even feature a Jewish woman who shows promise to become an inspirational HERo of the next generation! Cash prizes and screening of the winning film will take place on Monday, March 11,... Read more »
We know how challenging, and yet exciting, it is to strive to present Orthodox Judaism as relevant, cool, and enlightening. We'd be remiss to not pass on to rabbis and Jewish educators an initiative
Enjoy enchanting and informative links to hundreds of webinars, videos—and even video channels—that you can learn from or forward on to your student or congregant. Please note: links to videos can change. If they do, please google for the vide and you may find it on another site. TorahWeb Videos A slew of video shuirim... Read more »
This second book explores issues of equality between men and women.
This book discusses the creation of, nature and qualities of a woman.
This page offers links to a multitude of websites that are valuable resources to teaching and maintaining Taharas HaMishpacha. Links of Interest Mikvah Directory Online Mikvah Calendar My Mikvah Calendar Calculating Vestos iPhone App for Taharas HaMishpacha Hilchos Niddah Outline Articles of Interest Contraception in Contemporary Orthodox Judaism An extensive article written by Rabbis Gedalia... Read more »
The Tefillah and Davening page offers links to wonderful websites, audio, and much more that will empower you and inspire a student/congregant to have a greater appreciate for Tefillah. Free NLE Book Siddur – A collection of commentaries on the weekly Siddur. Articles The Origin of the Recital of Shema in the Musaf Kedusha, by By... Read more »
