Jewish Holidays
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Remembering the “Memory” of Maran Rav Ovadiah Yosef on His Yahrtzeit – ג’ חשון
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Remembering the “Memory” of Maran Rav Ovadiah Yosef on His Yahrtzeit – ג’ חשון
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein October 15, 2026
Amazing Connections Between Chodesh Cheshvan and Parshas Noach
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Amazing Connections Between Chodesh Cheshvan and Parshas Noach
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein October 12, 2026
19 Tishrei: The Yahrtzeit of the Vilna Gaon and the Soul of Sukkos
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19 Tishrei: The Yahrtzeit of the Vilna Gaon and the Soul of Sukkos
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein September 30, 2026
18 Tishrei and the Significance of Rav Nachman of Breslov’s Yahrtzeit Being on Sukkos
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18 Tishrei and the Significance of Rav Nachman of Breslov’s Yahrtzeit Being on Sukkos
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein September 30, 2026
The Unique Nature of Selichot
Elul
The Unique Nature of Selichot
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin September 18, 2026
Selichot and the Akeidah Theme
Elul
Selichot and the Akeidah Theme
By Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler September 9, 2026
Preparation and Inspiration for the Yomim Noraim
Elul
Preparation and Inspiration for the Yomim Noraim
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein August 31, 2026
Falsehood in Selichos and Tefilla
Elul
Falsehood in Selichos and Tefilla
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein August 31, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Shabbat

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The Magic Fusion of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh – Part 2
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The Magic Fusion of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh – Part 2
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 17, 2026
How Shabbos Empowers the Jewish People to Sanctify Rosh Chodesh
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How Shabbos Empowers the Jewish People to Sanctify Rosh Chodesh
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 17, 2026
Still Boiling – The Raging Debate Over the Mussaf for Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
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Still Boiling – The Raging Debate Over the Mussaf for Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 17, 2026
The Magic Fusion of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
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The Magic Fusion of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 15, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

  • Chanukah
    Begins in the evening of Dec 4, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Dec 12, 2026
  • Asarah B'Tevet

    Begins in the morning of Dec 20, 2026

    Ends in the evening of Dec 20, 2026
  • Tu B'Shevat
    Begins in the evening of Jan 22, 2027
    Ends in the evening of Jan 23, 2027
  • Fast of Esther

    Begins in the morning of Mar 22, 2027

    Ends in the evening of Mar 22, 2027
  • Purim
    Begins in the evening of Mar 22, 2027
    Ends in the evening of Mar 23, 2027
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Chanukah

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Chanukah and the Idea of Beauty
Chanukah
Chanukah and the Idea of Beauty
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz December 23, 2025
The The Awesome Power of Tefilla on Zos Chanukah – An Original Explanation for the Tradition of the Rhiziner
Chanukah
The The Awesome Power of Tefilla on Zos Chanukah – An Original Explanation for the Tradition of the Rhiziner
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein December 23, 2025
Final Flames
Chanukah
Final Flames
By Shira Smiles December 22, 2025
The Nuclear Energy of the 3 Sifrei Torah of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Chanukah – Five Approaches of the P’nei Menachem
Chanukah
The Nuclear Energy of the 3 Sifrei Torah of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Chanukah – Five Approaches of the P’nei Menachem
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein December 19, 2025

Asarah B'Tevet

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The Tragedies of Tevet
Asarah B'Tevet
The Tragedies of Tevet
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin January 5, 2026
Asara B’Tevet as a Yom HaDin
Asarah B'Tevet
Asara B’Tevet as a Yom HaDin
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz January 5, 2026
Yom HaKaddish HaKlali (Part II)
Asarah B'Tevet
Yom HaKaddish HaKlali (Part II)
By Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler January 5, 2026
“Yaakov Avinu Never Died” – The Eternal Protection of the Jewish People Orchestrated on Asara B’Teiveis
Asarah B'Tevet
“Yaakov Avinu Never Died” – The Eternal Protection of the Jewish People Orchestrated on Asara B’Teiveis
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein December 30, 2025

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