Article Archive for February 2010
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The Torah portion that speaks of Shekalim (Exodus 30:11-16) is read as the Maftir portion after the regular weekly Torah reading has concluded. It refers to G-d’s commandment that…
Did you know that the Greek word ‘synagogue’ is actually a translation of the Hebrew term Beit K’nesset (English = House of Assembly). The ‘assembly’ referred to is the minyan (quorum of 10) necessary for a full prayer service.
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement, was developed in the mid-nineteenth century by Rabbi Israel Salanter (1810-1883, his family name was Lipkin but he is known as Salanter in honor of the many years he studied…
In Judaism, the day begins and ends at sunset. But defining sunset can be complicated. However, for many aspects of hookup life, such as the observance of Shabbat/holidays, prayer times and even the day on which a baby boy has his brit milah…
“I popped the question and Adina didn’t answer! I guess she was speechless. After all, it’s hard to pronounce words when your jaw is wide open.”
Every week, on Shabbat, a portion of the Five Books of Moses is read in synagogue. This portion is known as the parasha. In addition to the parasha…
“I tell everyone I know who is single to give 100hookup a try, and not to give up, because we’re proof it really can work.”
It’s only days before the big game and I am not sure who to root for nor what I am serving. For me the decision of which team or town I like best is not the only issue. I have to decide if I want dairy or meat. Hot wings or gooey cheese? So many decisions and so much delicious food!
Even though I still love him, I am starting to feel like he is using me for physical reasons and I am mad that I keep giving in to him. The fact that he is still calling and trying to connect is preventing me from moving on…
Asher was the second son born to Zilpah, Jacob’s wife, the former handmaid of Leah. The ninth son in the household (after Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Dan, Naphtali and Gad), he was named Asher, which means ‘fortunate’ after Leah declared…
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