There are 4 mitzvot associated with Purim: Hearing the Megillah Eating a festive meal Sharing food with friends (Mishloach manot) Giving tzedakah With regard to tzedakah, it is the ONE time of year when, if someone comes to your door asking for tzedakah, you MAY NOT ask them for their reference (in many communities you [...]
Hanukkah and the Talmud with Rabbi Arnie Samlan
December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
LIVE Menorah Lighting!
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sukkot: Let My People Camp!
September 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tonight marks the first day of Sukkot, or “The Feast Of Booths” or “Tabernacles”, which runs from September 22/14 Tishrei through September 29/21 Tishrei 5771. What the heck does that mean? It means “Go Camping!” Seriously though, Sukkot is the holiday where we remember when we were traveling in the desert after fleeing Mitzrayim (Egypt), [...]
Starvation and Salvation: Yom Kippur
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What is IndieYeshiva?
August 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
The IndieYeshiva is a resource for your independent (hence Indie!) learning. Read, interact, and contribute! Here you’ll find entries on holidays, the Torah, the Talmud, spirituality, and even ho-to articles on things like lighting candles and praying every day. OneShul is your shul, your synagogue, your Jewish community. No matter who you are or where you [...]
