BS”D On the surface, Rabbi Akiva’s life is an inspiring tale of human achievement. He rose up from his humble beginning as a simple, unknown shepherd, the son of converts1, to become one of the most influential and beloved figures in Jewish History. But a deeper look at Rabbi Akiva’s story reveals an awesome message…
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BS”D On both Shabbos and Chanukah we light candles. While the two candle lightings emphasize our relationship with HaShem, they are different in nature. On Shabbos we affirm the fact that HaShem created the world, and we have the opportunity to reconnect to the deep spiritual yearning and love for Him that we all have…
BS”D The holiday of Chanukah falls out during the darkest time of the year- both physically and spiritually. On these cold, long winter nights, it can be challenging to not feel a little down- even if you are a night owl and you enjoy the cold, and even if you are generally a positive person….
