How is a month, a leap month, or a year reckoned according to the biblical calendar? What are the historical traditions and do Karaites observe an "oral law" in following practices not clearly stipulated in the text? And what is the difference in understanding the first month of a biblical year and Rosh Hashanah? Interview…
Our awesome and much-loved son, Bela Ben Yehonatan (known to most as Will or Bill), has turned 13 years old! He was determined to do his Bar Mitzvah and honour the memory of his beloved older brother, our firstborn son Jonah, whom we sadly lost 6 months ago. Will studied hard with Rabbi Tovia Singer…
This episode is an honest reminder that life is full of ups and downs, pain and joy, achievement and setbacks, wisdom and stupidity. We celebrate birthdays and remember those whom we have lost. We highlight a new siddur entitled Alignment Refinement, curated and edited by our friend, Ken Lane of Kol Chesed HaTorah Community. We…
Can one kindle a fire before Shabbat and leave it burning or is fire to be extinguished before Shabbat? What is the Historical Karaite position and are there exceptions to the generally practised tradition? How does the Karaite practice differ to the Rabbinic and what did Rashi have to say on the matter? What is…
Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared. Beware of Him and obey His voice; do not provoke Him, for He will not pardon your transgressions; for My name is in Him. - Exodus 23:20-21 Join us for this…