Yahrzeit

The only Yartzeit mentioned in the Torah is Aaron’s. Why?

Miriam and Moses, we don’t see in the Torah the date of their passing. Why was his passing day enshrined in the biblical text?

Alter Rebbe's yahrzeit Tanya video/lecture: The Holy Epistle

24 Tevet is the yahrzeit of the Alter Rebbe whoseTanya compacts Jewish wisdom to answer the personal and existential questions of life.

The young Rabbi Kook: For 3 Elul, his yahrzeit

The iconic leader of religious Zionism who was Israel's first Chief Rabbi, was a Torah giant even as a young man.

Rabbi Uri Zohar and Rabbi Eliyahu Mani zt"l

Two rabbis, one in our generation and one over a century ago, and three people waiting for an MRI- and all with the same message.

The most beautiful story about the Rebbe

Tammuz 3, the Rebbe's yahrzeit is just behind us, but his wisdom lights our way forward. One example and some additional golden nuggets..

A walk with Rav Soloveitchik: In memoriam, for his yahrzeit

A highlight on Shabbat was accompanying the Rav on his walk to and from the Maimonides School Synagogue. (Video: The Rav on Rav Kook.)

'How perfect were the Matriarchs and Patriarchs?' In memoriam

A deep and enlightening article that exemplifies the wisdom of the rabbi and mentor who passed away one year ago.

Murdered 31 years ago - but still my Rebbe

The best teacher is one who teaches with words followed by actions!

Gimmel Elul: Rabbi Kook and our longings for Jerusalem

Israel's third president told a story about Rav Kook that is especially appropriate on his yahrzeit.

You can still give your loved one the gift of Kaddish

Grieving family wonders, why should my loved one be denied the special aliyah of Kaddish?

Yad L'Achim accepting names: Reb Shayala of Kerestir's Yahrtzeit

Talmidei Chachamim, messengers of Yad L'Achim will be in Kerestir to daven for all names submitted.

For the Jewish Mother's Day: Be a natural Jew

Thousands visit Rabbi Kook's grave

On 83rd anniversary of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zt"l's passing thousands visit his grave on Mount of Olives.

New Jersey Rabbi, philanthropist passes away

Rabbi Aaron Stefansky was just 50 years old, but he supported yeshivot worldwide.

Thousands Ascend to Rabbi Kook's Grave

Thousands came on Friday to the grave of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Hacohen Kook on the 76th anniversary of his passing.

Jews Plan to Ascend to Rabbi Kook's Grave

Friday is the yahrzeit of Israel’s first chief rabbi, Rav Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook. A mass ascent to his grave, other events planned.

1st Yahrzeit of Rabbi Eliyahu

First anniversary of the death of Israel's revered and beloved former Chief Sephardic Rabbi marked in special ceremony in Jerusalem.