Two friends were talking about their upcoming Shabbaton in the mountains.
“I’ve packed my Shabbat clothes, comfortable shoes, a sweater, and three suitcases.”
“Three suitcases?! We’re only going for two nights!”
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For weeks, Morris had been suffering from a mysterious and rather alarming medical condition. Every morning, he’d sit down at the kitchen table, pour himself a fresh cup of coffee, take a sip, and immediately feel a sharp, stabbing pain in his right eye.
At first, he ignored it. But after several weeks, he decided it was time to see a doctor.
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David builds a sukkah on the balcony of his apartment. His landlord is furious, claiming it violates the lease, and takes him to court.
The landlord tells the judge that the sukkah is ugly, unsafe, and a fire hazard.
David explains that building and dwelling in a sukkah for the holiday of Sukkot is a Jewish religious obligation dating back thousands of years.
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After the coronation of Hashem on Rosh Hashana and meriting clemency for our sins on Yom Kippur, we head into the beautiful and inspiring Yom Tov of Succos. In order to appreciate the fundamental theme of Succos we first have to quote the words of our Sages.
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Jewish Joke of the Week: The Newest Technology This week’s laugh comes courtesy of our friend Sal Litvak, also known as The Accidental Talmudist, who has graciously given us permission to share some of his favorite jokes with you! Max and Benny are golf buddies in Boca. On the first tee, Max says, “I got a…
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Moshe in his final moments addressing the nation cautions them to be attentive to the entire communication that has been delivered to them. They will soon be leaving the protective buttress of the desert. There they lived a life constantly supported by miracles.
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A family sits down for Rosh Hashanah dinner. The table is beautifully set, the food smells incredible, and everyone is more than ready to eat.
Just as they’re about to begin, the mother says, “Wait! Before we eat, I thought it would be meaningful to go around the table and have everyone share one thing they hope for in the new year.”
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We have a massive court case pending. It’s called Rosh Hashanah. The Talmud explains that the books of Life and Death are opened and each and every person’s entire life history of the past year is examined in great detail. Not a point is overlooked or not dealt with.
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