by eklein | May 29, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
Ancient Truths, Modern Applications When I was in the process of getting my doctorate in Homiletics (the study of public speaking) my professor Dr. Robinson emphasized an important truth: “The most difficult part of the process of developing a sermon is its...
by eklein | May 29, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
Shavuot is often celebrated in Israel with water fights. What is Shavuot? The next holiday on Israel’s calendar is Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai after Israel left Egypt during the Passover. Leviticus also...
by eklein | May 23, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
Traditionally on Shavuot, our food focuses on milk products: cheese blintzes, souffles, Italian dishes with cheese like stuffed shells or spinach ricotta lasagna, wine and cheese, and a myriad of deserts made from cheese. But the most treasured treat of Shavuot is...
by eklein | May 21, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
About the Omer The counting of the Omer is an activity that is described as one of the moadim, divine appointments, that Hashem gifted to Israel in Leviticus 23 and then reaffirmed in Deuteronomy 16. “You shall count seven full weeks from the day after the Sabbath,...
by eklein | May 12, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
What do mourning, bonfires, haircuts, parades, and bows and arrows have in common? Stumped? The answer is Lag BaOmer celebrations! Lag BaOmer is the 33rd day of counting the Omer, which begins on the second day of Pesach and culminates in Shavuot (Feast of...
