Shavuot – The Holiday of Perfected Relationships

Printable Version Introduction Mount Sinai – B’erot Student’s ArtworkShavuot is a special holiday for me, this year it celebrates 36 years from the beginning of my Teshuva process. I remember my first Shavuot when Rabbi Goldstein said, “Now that you...

Yom Yerushalayim – A Milestone of Redemption

Printable VersionPraising Hashem for His MiraclesThis coming Tuesday evening we celebrate Yom Yerushalayim – a holiday that has gained great significance in my life. This is in contrast to my early ba’al teshuva days when I was surrounded by people who didn’t make...

Pesach: A Meat and Potatoes Holiday?

The Mystery of Healthy Eating During PesachPrintable VersionIntroductionBeautiful flowers of Bat AyinAfter having slaved for weeks to prepare for Pesach, we have finally been liberated. Now is the time to free ourselves from our daily routine and enjoy the renewal of...

Tapping Into the Energy of Shabbat HaGadol

A Once a Year OpportunityPrintable VersionIntroductionSpring Blooms!We did it! We got ready for Pesach, (almost at least). The house is almost shining waiting for bedikat hachametz – Checking for chametz this Sunday night. In a corner of the kitchen the chametz box...

Blessing Hashem for the Freedom of Spring

Printable VersionIntroductionBlossom in Bat AyinI love spring in Israel, especially in the Judean hills. At this time Hashem shows his love for me by presenting me with a new bouquet of live flowers every day. I thank Him by doing the best I can to take care of the...