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The Survivors’ Unspoken Tragedy. We can’t relate to large numbers like 6 million. We can, on the other hand, relate to individuals, like Anne Frank. This is the idea of Kinnah 23...

The Rambam states in the Mishnah Torah that the purpose of fast days is to arouse us to do Teshuvah, not simply to refrain from food and drink.

What were the first and second temples (beit hamikdash) about? Why were they destroyed? How can we rectify it in our own lives?

Why are there no symbols on Shavuot unlike other holidays; what is the focus of the day? How is Shavuot parallel to Shemini Atzeret? Why is Earthly enjoyment (“lachem”) crucial to Shavuot?

The Omer is a period of self-improvement that parallels the Bnei Yisrael’s spiritual ascent during that same period when they left Egypt. This contrasts with the events of sefer Bamidbar.

Let’s Open Our Sefarim This Yom Yerushalayim   God’s deal with us is that if we follow His commandments, he will give us His land. All Jews should learn about the...

What is it about Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai that attracts Jews from all backgrounds? Why is there an emphasis on bonfires on Lag B’Omer? Why is glory (hod) connected to Lag...

Rav Soloveitchik discusses the 5 main issues surrounding sefirat ha’omer including whether it’s a mitzvah to count weeks or days and when to count. For part 1 click here.