'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.