Jewish Feast of Purim — History and Significance
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What is Tu BiShvat?
Connect with the power of the Tree of Life on Tu BiShvat. This holiday is an opportunity to ask Hashem that we, too, bear sweet and good fruit in the New Year of the Trees. According to the Zohar, the physical manifestation of this is that many trees begin bearing fruit from Tu BiShvat.
December 18th arrives Hanukkah
When the sun sets on Sunday, December 18, Hanukkah, an important cosmic opening, will begin. It is the LIGHT of miracles, it is said. But what exactly is considered a miracle: something unusual, supernatural?
Month of Cheshvan
Although Jeshvan does not present any outstanding cosmic opportunities this month offers a well-deserved rest after intense spiritual work. It is not uncommon for surprising failures to follow outstanding success.
YOM KIPPUR The Story of Jonah
Once upon a time, there was a prophet named Jonah. God sent Jonah to warn the Ninevites that their persistent selfishness would lead to their ruin. However, Jonah was a disobedient young man. Foolishly, he went in the opposite direction when he heard God’s instructions, got into a boat and set sail.
Yom Kippur
The 10th day of the month of Tishrei is Yom Kippur. Leviticus 23:26ff established the holiday. From the evening of Tuesday, October 4, 2022, to the evening of October 5, 2022, according to the Gregorian calendar.