ארכיון של יולי 2017
Yehuda Katz Sings the Traditional Blessing for Daughters
In this video, American-Israeli singer Yehuda Katz performs the traditional Friday night blessing for daughters in Hebrew. In order
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Women's Obligation in HaMotzi and Shabbat Meals
This article, written by Halacha Yomit (Daily Laws), describes the women’s obligation to participate in the
Why We 'Scratch' the Challah before Bircat HaMotzi
This article from Chabad.org discusses the halachic (legal) and Kabbalistic (mystical) explanations for ‘scratching’ the Challah before the
Students Explain the HaMotzi Customs
This short, humorous video, created by students at Makor of Hebrew College, describes several customs pertaining
Why We Dip the Bread in Salt During the HaMotzi Ritual
This responsum from Chabad.org discusses the origins of dipping bread into salt before eating it as part of
Rabbi Yechial Eckstein: The Spiritual Significance of Challah
In this clear video, Rabbi Yechial Eckstein describes the spiritual meaning of challah and how it differs
Friday Night & Beyond: Insights on HaMotzi
This thorough excerpt from "Friday Night and Beyond" by Lori Palatnik includes spiritual explanations for many of the
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: How To Make Hamotzi
This short video from Former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks demonstrates how to perform the blessing over the bread
The Origins of Ritual Hand-Washing In Jewish Thought
In this excerpt, Chaviva Gordon-Bennett provides an overview of the origins and significance of the different Jewish hand
The Secret Shabbat Blessing: A Blessing from the Heart
In this essay, Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor shares why it is important for parents to go beyond