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When did the Hasmonean revolt start and what prompted it? Why is the basic mitzvah of chanukah one candle per home per day?

Covering Esther Chapter 3, Rabbi Bernstein discusses the events beginning with Haman’s rise to power and the decree against the Jews.

If the month of Elul is all about teshuvah, then how is it different from the Ten Days of Repentance? What is the connection to the second luchot and how are...

The Gemara in Taanis lists several reasons why Tu B’Av is a joyous day. What is the common denominator between all the reasons?

The Gemara gives 6 reasons why Tu B’Av is celebrated. Many events have occurred that are greater than these. Why don’t these other events merit holidays as well? How can we make...

The existence of the Beit HaMikdash is considered the natural order, nature in balance. What caused it and how do we restore the natural order?

The Gemara says that any generation in which the Beit HaMikdash isn’t rebuilt, it’s as if it was destroyed in that generation teaches that it’s natural to have a beit hamikdash...

Shouldn’t the day of judgement be the last day of the year, not Rosh Hashana? If it’s judgement day, why do we focus on God’s kingship and make no mention of...

The Sefer HaChinuch lists six constant mitzvot including loving and fearing Hashem. What do these mitzvot demand of us? How do we achieve them?

Why do chazal refer to the time period between Shiva Asar B’Tamuz and Tisha B’Av as Bein HaMetzarim (between the boundaries)? What is the nature of this bridge between them? What...