Shemini Atzeret 38 articles

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The Secrets of Shemini Atzeret
The Secrets of Shemini Atzeret
Oct 11, 2020
By Miriam Brodersen
Haftarah Helper – Shemini Atzeret
Haftarah Helper – Shemini Atzeret
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...
Oct 8, 2020
By Zachary Beer and Rabbi Barry Kornblau
Chag at Home
Chag at Home
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...
Sep 9, 2020
By OU Staff
The History of Shmini Atzeret
The History of Shmini Atzeret
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...
Oct 7, 2019
By Rabbi Moshe Taragin
Yizkor in Halacha and Hashkafa
Yizkor in Halacha and Hashkafa
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...
Oct 3, 2019
By Rabbi Anthony Manning
Piyutim: A Primer
Piyutim: A Primer
Jun 25, 2019
By Daniel Adler
Isru Chag: The Kedushas Levi and Chasam Sofer Reveal the Unique Status of the Day
Isru Chag: The Kedushas Levi and Chasam Sofer Reveal...
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...
Apr 8, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Hilchos Yom Tov
Hilchos Yom Tov
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,...
May 29, 2017
By Rabbi Y. Dov Krakowski
Where Does Hallel Come From? The Organization of Hallel and Parshas Emor – Part 2
Where Does Hallel Come From? The Organization of Hallel...
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...
Apr 13, 2017
By Barry Yaffe
Where Does Hallel Come From? The Organization of Hallel and Parshas Emor – Part 1
Where Does Hallel Come From? The Organization of Hallel...
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...
Apr 13, 2017
By Barry Yaffe

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