Shmini Atzeret 37 articles

Download PDF 1 Kings 8:54-66 After the hubbub surrounding the placing the Ark in the Holy of Holies, which was read on the Second Day of Sukkot, Solomon and the people...

Pursuant to our acclaimed “Sinai at Home” program, OU Torah Initiatives is proud to present Chag at Home, a way for all of us to get our holiday inspiration in this...

The festival of Sukkot isn’t anchored to a particular historical period, or geographical location. It doesn’t commemorate a particular event which occurred on a specific day in history. Sitting under the...

For many people, including many who are otherwise not observant, Yizkor has become an indispensable part of their shul experience. Indeed, although Yizkor can halachically be said privately and without a...

What is the origin of the concept of Isru Chag? What does the verse in Tehillim (in Hallel) mean when it says “אסרו חג בעבותים עד קרנות המזבח”, how do we...

The following is meant as a convenient review of Halachos pertaining to Yom Tov. The Piskei Din for the most part are based purely on the Sugyos, Shulchan Aruch and Ramah,...

To briefly review, in Part I of this article we introduced the concept that the yearly roster of the special holy-days listed in Vayikra chapter 23 within Parshas Emor might serve...

Article abstract: Hallel is comprised of six sequential chapters within Tehillim recited on most holidays in joyous praise of God. Surprisingly, examination of the tone and content of those chapters reveals...

What is Yizkor all about?