Learning From Hanukah’s Miracles
Although the Book of Maccabees and the siddur attribute the victory to God, nothing would have happened unless the Maccabeees picked up their swords and shields and went to battle.
Author Archive for Sean Herstein
Contributing writer Sean Herstein is an educator born in Minneapolis, trained in Jerusalem, and currently teaching on both sides of the river. His passion for Jewish education is rooted in the desire to connect meaningful Jewish values and well-meaning individuals through the study of traditional texts. Contact him at Sean@tcjewfolk.com.
Judaism and Gossip: Did You Hear About…?
The traditional litany of sins listed in the liturgy of the Day of Atonement includes no fewer than 11 transgressions related to speech and gossip. TMZ’s Harvey Levin (Jewish) makes a living by publicizing the embarrassing moments in the lives of celebrities. I wonder what kind of confessional he offered last Yom Kippur.
Oct 21, 2009 | 6 comments | View Post
