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Jewish Holidays

The Month of Sivan
The Month of Sivan
“In the third month after the Exodus of the Jewish People from Egypt, on that very day, they came to the Desert of Sinai” (Shemot 19:1) Name of the Month “Sivan”...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Rosh Chodesh Sivan
“In the third month after the Exodus of the Jewish People from Egypt, on that very day, they came to the Desert of Sinai” (Shemot 19:1) Special Biblical Significance of Rosh...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
The Month of Iyar
The Month of Iyar
The name “Iyar” is, like the others in the Hebrew Calendar, of Babylonian origin. The Torah itself refers to the month as the “Second Month,” with relation to Nisan, the First...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Iyar and Rosh Chodesh Iyar, in Context of Year 1 Nisan (30 days) 2 Iyar (29 days – Rosh Chodesh always 2 days) 3 Sivan (30 days) 4 Tammuz 5 Av...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
The Month of Nisan
The Month of Nisan
“Hashem said to Moshe and Aharon in the Land of Egypt, ‘This month shall be for you the beginning of the months; it shall be for you the first of the...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
“Hashem said to Moshe and Aharon in the Land of Egypt, ‘This month shall be for you the beginning of the months; it shall be for you the first of the...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Tevet
The month of Tevet is the tenth in the number of months counting from Nisan. The name Tevet was acquired in Babylonia, as is the case with the names of the...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Reflections on Teshuva
Reflections on Teshuva
Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (Senior Rabbi, Congregation Knesset Israel, Far Rockaway, NY) visits Young Israel of Jamaica Estates to deliver an inspiring message of Teshuva, according to the Rav’s conceptual analysis.
Oct 11, 2005
By Rabbi Tzvi Flaum
Selichot Prior to Rosh HaShanah
Selichot Prior to Rosh HaShanah
The custom of saying selichot (penitential prayers) during the Days of Repentance is quite an ancient one, and is mentioned already in the time of the Geonim, who lived only a...
Jan 18, 2005
By Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir

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