“Ananei Hakavod or Sukkos Mamash”, What’s the Difference? 4 Incredible Ramifications

The Mechaber discusses the reason we sit in sukkot. What are the halachic ramifications of whether our sukkot commemorate...

The Seal, the Kvittel & the Arava: Understanding Hoshana Rabbah

What is the chasima on Hoshana Rabbah and how is it different than the chasima of Yom Kippur? Why...

Isru Chag: The Kedushas Levi and Chasam Sofer Reveal the Unique Status of the Day

What is the origin of the concept of Isru Chag? What does the verse in Tehillim (in Hallel) mean...

“Nagila V’Nismicha Bach” – Dance With Hashem, Dance With The Torah

Wouldn’t it make more sense to begin the annual Torah cycle at the beginning of the year? What is...