After Maariv on Rosh Hashana we have a custom to greet each other with a blessing for a good year.…
We have a custom to nullify our vows on erev Rosh Hashana. Chayei Adam 138 explains that we do this…
There is a widespread custom in Klal Yisrael to eat dairy on Shavuos. This minhag is brought by the Rama…
One of the most important mitzvos the Torah has given to us is the mitzvah of saying over the story…
An integral part of our seder, as well as Pesach in general, is matzo. Whereas many aspects of the seder…
It is forbidden to have in your possession any chametz on Pesach. In actuality, there are different types of chametz.…
One of the main mitzvahs of Purim is matanos l’evyonim. Every man and woman is required to give two gifts…
On erev Shabbos of Chanukah when it is impossible to light at the regular set time by Chazal, the candles…
When is the ideal time to light the Chanukah candles? The opinion of the GR”A is that one should light…
Sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts, have been a customary Chanukah food probably since the days of the Bais Hamikdash. What is…