Renewing Wedding Vows
By Naftali Silberberg
Recently, renewing wedding vows is very much in vogue. The name seems to imply that eventually marriage becomes stale and musty -- which leaves the couple with two options: trash it, or "renew" it. What is the Jewish take on this new trend?
Jewish Holidays » Shavuot » Insights » Holiday Thoughts » Renewing Wedding Vows
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More on Plag Hamincha
By Naftali Silberberg
Night Prayers While The Sun Is Shining?!In the summer months, many synagogues elect to pray the Maariv (evening) prayer before nightfall. Similarly, these communities usher in the Shabbat on Friday afternoon well before the stars appear in the heaven. By ...
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The Inner Dimension of Plag Hamincha
By Naftali Silberberg
The Human TempleThe Temple contained two altars: the Copper Altar, situated in the Temple courtyard, and the Golden Altar, located in the Temple’s sanctuary, which was used for offering the daily incense. The Jewish body and soul is today’s Temple of ...
Jewish Calendar » Halachic Times » The Inner Dimension of Plag Hamincha
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Chametz: What Would Your Psychologist Say?
By Naftali Silberberg
Why the big fuss? Torah prohibits many items at various times, but-- thankfully!--we are not obligated to embark on an all-out assault against every banned item.
Jewish Holidays » Passover » Study & History » Leaven and Matzah » Chametz: What Would Your Psychologist Say?
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Havdalah and the Conclusion of Shabbat
By Naftali Silberberg
An in-depth look at the laws and customs associated with the havdalah ceremony as well as other Saturday night traditions.
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » The Shabbat Basics » Havdalah and the Conclusion of Shabbat
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Why do we smell fragrant spices during the havdallah ceremony?
By Naftali Silberberg
At the conclusion of every Sabbath, during the havdallah ceremony, we sniff at aromatic herbs or spices (whole cloves are very popular). When the spiritual Sabbath leaves and another mundane work-week arrives, it is necessary to resuscitate ourselves by ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Havdalah » Why do we smell fragrant spices during the havdallah ceremony?
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Why is it that every Friday Night Shabbat meal consists of soup and a main dish of chicken and kugel?
By Naftali Silberberg
The simple explanation is -- it tastes good... There is no halachic reason for this; it is simply the age-old cuisine of European Jewry. Sephardic Jews, on the other hand, partake of other dishes. It is, however, considered part of Oneg Shabbat (pleasure ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Food on Shabbat » Why is it that every Friday Night Shabbat meal consists of soup and a main dish of chicken and kugel?
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Thanksgiving: A Jewish Perspective
By Naftali Silberberg
As Jewish citizens of this land, we always look to the Torah for a deeper perspective and additional insight. What light does the Torah shed on the wonderful trait of thankfulness?
Society & Living » Daily Life » Thanksgiving: A Jewish Perspective
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The War Is All About The Oil
By Naftali Silberberg
Imagine the invading Greek army entering the Holy Temple where gold, silver and precious stones were everywhere to be found, and searching for the... oil!
Society & Living » Current Events » News Archives » The War Is All About The Oil
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Parshah Messages
By Naftali Silberberg
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Bereishit » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Messages
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Rabbi Naftali Silberberg, a native of Detroit and a scholar renowned for his sharp wit and vast Talmudic knowledge, is on the editorial team of Chabad.org. He resides in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife Chaya Mushka and their three children.
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