I have a great interest in the Jewish calendar and my ideal is to live in accordance with it and help others to do likewise. However this is certainly much easier said than done. Something in our personal life can mean we are happy on Tis...
Shelach Lecha tells of those sent by Moses to scout the land, and the consequences of 10 of the 12 bringing back discouraging reports. ‘Shelach lecha’ is an interesting term in view of what is to come. God says to Moses, ‘send’, b...
Shavuot is perhaps my favourite festival, and I am sorry that most do not share my enthusiasm for it. The distinguished liturgist, Rabbi Dr Jacob Petuchowski, said: “Festivals, like books, have their fate. Changing times and environment...
