Hiddur Mitzvah

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Hiddur Mitzvah: (lit. “enhancement of the mitzvah” or "beautification of the mitzvah); enhancement or meticulous observance of a mitzvah (divine commandment) beyond the formal demands of the law.

The Sukkah Paradox

By Lazer Gurkow

The dwelling is simple, but the mitzvah is beautified.

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Sukkot & Simchat Torah » Sukkot » Study » Essays

Buy an expensive menorah or give the money to charity? Q&A

By Chana Weisberg

I have a menorah, it is gold-plated, it cost about $50. To buy anything better, anything more expensive, would have seemed self-indulgent; who would benefit but my own family and the shopkeeper?

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Questions & Answers

Going for Gold

By Yossy Goldman

A synagogue can be a humble hut—but we need to demonstrate what our values are and where our priorities lie. To give honor and glory by beautifying His Holy House is one way...

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Terumah » Parshah Columnists » Weekly Sermonette

The Extra Mile

By Avrohom Altein

When given an opportunity to earn more dollars, few people will say, “Why bother? I can manage with the bare necessities.” Why would the spiritual quality of life be any less important?

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Vayikra - Leviticus » Vayikra » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists

The Silk Blessing Audio

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