The Shavuos Kiddush Cup
The Shavuos Kiddush Cup As I wrote in my post about the Shabbos Kiddush Cup, I have a personal friend that I know for many years, who is an artist who creates gorgeous Judaica art pieces from silver, gold, and precious stones. Here I present to you his Kiddush Cup for Shavuos. Take a look…
Kosher Mezuzas and Divine Protection
Kosher Mezuzas and Divine Protection You must of heard about the connection between having Kosher Mezuzas and Divine Protection. There are countless stories floating around telling about someone who had a particular problem, who went to a Rabbi or to a Rebbe, and he told them “Check your Mezuzas”. And sure enough one of the…
The Bostoner Rebbe
The Bostoner Rebbe Zatzal I just arrived back from the funeral of the Bostoner Rebbe Zatzal. Bostoner Rebbe Involved with Thousands of Families The tears are drying. I sit with 10 fingers on the keyboard, understanding that something has to be said, but I’m not sure what. I remember many years ago my chavrusa told…
Chanuka Menora
Chanuka Menora I have a personal friend that I have know for years who creates beautiful Judaica art. I have written previously about his Kiddush Cup. In this post I wish to show you his Chanuka Menora, also known as a Chanukia. Everything that you see is personally hand made by the artist from gold,…
Tachnun
Tachnun I wanted to tell you what happened today in shul as a continuation of this post here which is also about Tachnun. Searching for Jewish Beliefs? Google is sending people to this article, but it is a mistake. Click Here for my article on Jewish Beliefs. A Chosson In Shul Today is Friday, yud…
The Jewish Holiday of Shavuos
The Jewish Holiday of Shavuos This is an edited copy of an article that I wrote last year in a different blog before the Jewish holiday Shavuos. The Jewish Holiday Shavuos The next holiday coming up in the Jewish calendar is Shavuos, which falls on May 29 this year, (and the evening before). Shavuos mainly…
Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup
Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup Referring to my recent post under “Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup” I want to show you another view of the Shabbos Kiddush Cup. Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup On this picture of the Shabbos Kiddush Cup you can see the words of the Kiddush engraved on the lip of the…
Jewish Holidays: Nine Rough Days
I wrote this article last year as part of a series about the Jewish holidays, during the Nine Days. Searching for Jewish Beliefs? Click Here for my main article on Jewish Beliefs. I Thought That He Loved Me My father really let me have it. It was many years ago that my father gave me…
Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup
Judaica Art – Kiddush Cup I have a personal friend that I have known for years who designs and creates exquisite Judaica Art items, from silver, gold, and precious stones. They are breathtaking, real collector’s items. In this post I will show you a Kiddush Cup for Shabbos. First take a look, then I will…
Chayei Sarah 5770
Parshas Chayei Sarah This past week we read Parshas Chayei Sarah. A Shidduch for Yitzchak One of the subjects of the Parsha is the search by Eliezer for a suitable shidduch for Yitzchak Avinu. Eliezer arrives to the town well, prays to the A’lmighty asking for a specific sign to identify the right girl, then…
Parsha Matos 5769
Parsha Matos I was inspired to an original idea in Parsha Matos. Moshe Rabbeinu’s Prophecy At the beginning of the Torah portion we find on the words “Ze HaDavar”, that Rashi brings from Chazal that the level of Moshe Rabbeinu’s prophecy was higher than the other prophets – whereas the other prophets prophecized with the expression “Ko…