The year 1920 has an evil name in Arab annals: it is referred to as the Year of the Catastrophe (cĀm al-Nakba).

Like the dove which Noah had sent forth, had we found rest we would not have returned to all the places we regained

With the double parashah of Behar-Bekhukkotay we complete the Book of Leviticus this Shabbat before going on to

Three events of great significance occurred on the 12th of Iyar - two in 1943 and one in 1948. What a difference

The signs of Redemption are here. Only we must recognize them.

They tried in Egypt, Persia and Europe. And in Warsaw, the valiant Jewish fight against impossible odds began the

There are two holidays in Nisan connected by the Seder. Most people do not realize that.

What is our response to the wicked son? – We include him against his will! His very opposition to the Jewish tradition

On chametz - leavened bread - and matzah. Understanding the Pesach and Todah sacrifices.

The Sabbath preceding the first day of the month of Nisan is called Hachodesh. We read the first mitzvah given

Between Parshat Zachor before Purim and Parshat Hachodesh in Nisan is Shabbat Parshat Parah when we read about

How could Haman expect to murder all the Jews in one day?

Confronted with extermination, the Jews threw aside their costume of idol-worship and returned to G-d in complete

The Fast of Esther is on Thursday, this year. It has significance beyond the request by Esther that the Jews fast