The 22nd of Kislev is the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Eliezer ben Eliyahu Ashkenazi of Cairo, author of Yosef Lekach, a commentary on the Book of Esther. He died on December 13, 1585.
If a lamp has an image of an idol on it, is a Jew permitted to light his lamp with it? Our Rabbis taught thus: It is forbidden for a Jew to light his candle from a candle that has an image of
The reason that we light for eight days even though the miracle was only for seven days – they had enough oil for one day – is that they understood that the greater miracle was that oil burns!
The reason that we light for eight days even though the miracle was only for seven days – they had enough oil for one day – is that they understood that the greater miracle was that oil burns!
“When Israel left Egypt, Jacob’s family from among a people who spoke a strange language, Judah became God’s Holy Place, Israel, His realm. The Sea saw it and ran away. The Jordan River reversed course. The mountains danced like deer, the hills like lambs. What’s
The 22nd of Kislev is the Yahrtzeit of Rav Eliezer (or Elazar) Ashkenazi, author of Ma'asei Hashem (1512-1585). Born in Turkey, he studied with Rav Yosef Taitatzak (1465-1546) in
“What can I respond to God for all the good He has given to make me independent? I will lift up the cup of salvation and I will call out in God’s Name. I will fulfill my promises to God in front of His entire nation. Death to His pious ones is precious in God’s eyes. Please God;
“I love that God hears the voice of my prayers, that I am listened to when I call! Ropes of death strangled me and alleys of the grave found me; I discovered trouble and sadness. So, I called out in the Name of God: Please God, rescue my soul! God is proper and just. Our Lord
“God remembered us and will bless – Bless the House of Israel – Bless the House of Aaron – Bless those who are in awe of God, the insignificant with the great. God will enhance you – you and your children. You are blessed to God Who made the heavens and the earth.
“Not we, God, not we, but Your Name deserves honor for Your kindness, Your truth. How can the pagans ask, “Where is their God?” Now our God in the heavens did just what He desired. Their silver and gold statues are the work of human hands. They have mouths
“Hallelukah! Praise, you who serve God! Praise the Name of God. Let the Name of God be blessed from now and forever. From sunrise to sundown, the Name of God is praised. God is above all the nations. His Glory is beyond the sky. Who is like God, our Lord,