The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.

Until Jacob, no one in history ever had built huts for their cattle! Until then, cattle had to brave the elements. Whether it was hot or cold, dry or rainy, the cattle were simply always outdoors, always exposed.

There are repercussions for our actions. But to lose hope? To despair? To walk away? Never! We can never let that happen.

Names play a prominent role in the book of Exodus in general, and in this week’s Torah portion in particular, providing an excellent opportunity to discuss Jewish naming traditions.

When you dance in front of God, when you dance in honor of God, and when you dance in honor of the Torah – there are no protocols or formalities. We are all equal.

On Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, we mourn the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem that were destroyed.

What is the key to Jewish continuity? Rabbi Ari Enkin explains.

Why are these weeks between Passover and Lag Ba'Omer treated differently than other national tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people?

There is so much to learn about spirituality from the observance of Passover and by eating matza, the simplest of foods.

The commandment to build the tabernacle in the wilderness is an on-going mitzvah to build houses of worship wherever Jews live.

The first Jew was essentially a convert!

See your doctor, take your medication and pray -- but don't rely on miracles.

'Extra-virgin olive oil protects people from age-related cognitive decline,’ said Antonio Capurso of the University of Bari, who completed a study on 300 people.

Chanukah contains the secret of happiness in all areas of life, enthusiasm and excitement, and we have our children to thank for it.

Jews in Israel and around the world observe Tisha B’Av, a day of fasting and intense mourning for the destruction of both Holy Temples and the Jewish exile.

Where was God during the Holocaust? No human being can answer that question, but there are a number of interpretations.

Although nowadays there is no Passover sacrifice, as there is no Holy Temple in Jerusalem, we can still learn from it.

When celebrating Purim, try to keep in mind the entire year of Jewish holidays and to thank God for all the miracles he has done for us throughout history.

Is Chanukah similar to its cousin, Purim, in which there is indeed a requirement to feast? Can it be that eating potato latkes is a Divine commandment?

Rabbi Ari Enkin, Rabbinic Director, United with Israel, teaches us an important lesson on appreciation based on this week’s Torah portion.

The way that Jewish people greet each other on Rosh Hashana is, frankly, a fascinating subject on its own, reflecting the different cultures, communities and levels of observance.

The State of Israel is central to our existence. It is like the skeletal form of our body – it holds us upright.

Don't point a finger at others! This is the time to focus on the goodness of others and on positivity.

Is matzah the bread of affliction or the bread of freedom? Do we eat matzah to remember our slavery or to celebrate our deliverance? 

What does Purim have to do specifically with family and community relationships? What was Mordechai's greatest attribute?

Joseph and Antiochus. The hatred of Joseph’s brothers towards him and the hatred of the ancient Greeks towards the Jews. What is the Torah telling us?

On Sukkot we offer the water upon the altar, representing its return to God, right after we, too, have returned to God on Yom Kippur!

The biblical character Korach had the wrong attitude when it came to disagreements and arguments, and it led to his downfall. Learn from his mistake!

Among the 613 mitzvot, or laws, of the Torah, there are only six which apply to every Jew, every second of every day!

If we make sure to remember God when we are likely to forget Him, then He will remember us when we need Him most.

See the beauty of celebrating Shavuot in Israel throughout the decades, from a young nation to modern times.

Some explain that a blessing is indeed recited before beginning to read the Haggadah, though it is 'hidden.' The reasoning is quite interesting!

Forbidden speech can come in many forms - and surprisingly, not always in the form of bad speech.

What do you think is the cruelest punishment that society can inflict? 

One of the greatest Jewish leaders in history was willing to share the honor with others, setting his own ego aside for the greater good.

Why did God allow Moses to recite 515 prayers to enter the Land of Israel when He had already decided that the answer was no?

In this week's Torah portion, Chukat, God commands Moses to speak to a rock. Why?

What does God mean by saying He will bless us if we observe his commandents? How can we succeed in His eyes?

The Thanksgiving offering that one person would bring to the Holy Temple included 40 loaves of bread that had to be eaten within 24 hours! Is that possible?

Even a mundane item can be elevated to serve a higher purpose, as this week's Torah portion teaches us.