New T’filah Elective: Learning New Prayers

Since there are so many electives in t’filah on Monday, I decided to think up some more. The idea I had, was to make an elective about learning new prayers and going over other prayers we don’t know as well. I want to start this, because during t’filah, sometimes the teachers nag the students to… Continue Reading New T’filah Elective: Learning New Prayers

Why do Some Jews Wear Tzitzit?

Kabbalah teaches that the tallit garment is a metaphor for G‑d’s infinite transcendent light. The fringes allude to the immanent divine light which permeates every element of creation. By wearing a tallit gadol or a tallit katan, a Jew synthesizes these two elements and makes them real in his life. “Speak to the children of… Continue Reading Why do Some Jews Wear Tzitzit?