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Customary Sabbath table: challah, candles, and wine

Jewish Tradition

Why Orthodox Jews Avoid Photos on Shabbat: The Holiness of the Day

Key Takeaways Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest. It’s observed from Friday sunset to Saturday night Shabbat seems to have a lot of restrictions, but they’re actually liberating Using a camera or phone involves electrical activity, prohibited in Jewish law Taking a photo creates a permanent record or image, prohibited in Jewish law What

Magazine·May 26, 2026

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 7: The Sabbath Continues to Give us Joy, Peace, Love, Spirit and Purpose

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 14, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 6: Finding the Spirit From Within

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 8, 2025

Bible Study Part 8: Israel and the Nations of the World Blessing God

This is the concluding article in this series in which the unique role of righteous gentiles in the Bible is explored.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 7, 2025

Bible Study Part 7: Who heard Solomon’s call? Who blessed God?

In this series, the unique role of righteous gentiles in the Bible will be explored.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 7, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Weekly Inspiration: Insights from Parshat Vayikra

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayikra, meaning “And He called,” covers Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26 and is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat. It begins the third book of the Torah and focuses on the laws of the korbanot (sacrifices) brought in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 4, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Bible Study Part 6: King David and King Hiram

In this series, the unique role of righteous gentiles in the Bible will be explored.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 3, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Secrets of the Jewish Calendar Part 6: Does ‘Pesach’ Really Mean ‘Passover’?

Join us for a deep dive into the holiday of Passover.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 3, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Divine Ethics Part 7: Love as Compassion

Through this study, we will gain a deeper understanding of God’s commandments and how they shape faith, character, and relationships.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 2, 2025

Bible Study Part 5: Joshua and Rahab

In this series, the unique role of righteous gentiles in the Bible will be explored.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 1, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Divine Ethics Part 6: The Jewish Approach to Repentance

Through this study, we will gain a deeper understanding of God’s commandments and how they shape faith, character, and relationships.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 31, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 5: Singing on Shabbat is Linked to the Songs of Moses, Miriam, Hannah and Deborah

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 30, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Blessings Part 6: Connecting To God Throughout the Day

Daily Inspiration From the Rabbi’s Study: Blessings

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 27, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Blessings Part 5: Partnership Between Human Beings and God

Daily Inspiration From the Rabbi’s Study: Blessings

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 26, 2025

Secrets of the Jewish Calendar Part 6: Why Are Candles Lit for Eight Nights?

Join us for a deep dive into the holiday of Chanukah.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 25, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Secrets of the Jewish Calendar Part 5: Intermediary Days of Passover and Sukkot

Join us for a deep dive into the week long Jewish Festivals – Sukkot and Passover.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 24, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Glossary of Jewish Terms in Hebrew

This convenient list of Jewish terms in Hebrew will help make our content more accessible for everyone.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 23, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Divine Ethics Part 5: Can One Lie to a Bride About Her Beauty?

Through this study, we will gain a deeper understanding of God’s commandments and how they shape faith, character, and relationships.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 23, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Weekly Inspiration: Insights from Parshat Vayakhel

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayakhel, meaning “And he assembled,” covers Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 and is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 21, 2025