Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Simchat Torah 5774
Rabbi Becher talks about The Passion and the Love of Simchat Torah View this video directly on Vimeo
Simchat Torah
Originally, different customs existed regarding the reading of the Torah on Shabbat. In Israel, the Torah was read in a three-year cycle, while in Babylon the custom was a yearly cycle. Eventually, the Babylonian custom became universally accepted, and to this day Jews throughout the world publicly read the entire Five Books of Moses in…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Sukkot 5774
Rabbi Becher talks about Sukkot, comparing it to “A Spiritual Harvest.” View this video directly on Vimeo
Booths and Clouds
The most distinctive feature of the festival of Sukkot, and the mitzvah from which it derives its name, is the Sukkah, the “booth.” The Torah writes, You shall dwell in booths for a seven-day period; everyone included in Israel shall dwell in booths: So that your future generations will know that I caused the Children…
Harry’s Video Blog – Fresh Air – Sukkot 5774
It’s time to leave our homes and head outside to our Sukkot. What exactly are we commemorating? View this video directly on VIMEO
Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement and Joy
The Torah designates the tenth day of the seventh month (Tishrei) as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths,” the day that we call Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In the seventh month on the tenth of the month you shall afflict yourselves and you shall not do any work…. For on this day He shall provide…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Yom Kippur 5774
The Thirteen Attributes of G-d’s Mercy Rabbi Becher explores the significance of the 13 attributes of Divine mercy that we recite during this time of the year. View this video directly on VIMEO
Harry’s Video Blog – Charity Saves From Death – Yom Kippur 5774
This is the best week of the year to give charity. You’ll get back much more than you give… View this video directly on VIMEO
Rosh Hashanah Retreat
Join us at the Stamford Plaza Hotel for an inspirational and uplifting beginning to the New Year 5774. Click here to learn more
Yom Kippur In Israel
Join Gateways and the OU at the Jerusalem Gardens Hotel and Spa for an inspiring and meaningful Yom Kippur program led by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb . The newly renovated Jerusalem Garden’s Hotel is a full service hotel and is now under supervision of OU Israel). Register now by emailing Reservations@Jerugardens.com or calling 02-655-8888.