Chabad Jewish Center of Palos Verdes

Who Wrote Adon Olam and How Did It Become So Famous?While it is always tempting to theorize that it became popularized due to well known singers and can... Read More
What Is a Bris?Get the quick info you need on this super-important Jewish ritual that ties us with G-d and our nati... Read More
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Abraham: A Father to All NationsThe Torah tells us that Hashem changes Abraham’s name from Avram to Avraham, which means “a father t... Read More
Albany, Canaan, or Wherever You Find YourselfIn memory of my dear father & teacher, Harav Yisroel Eliezer ben R’ Moshe Rubin. Read More

Weekly Magazine

12 Ways Jews Say “Died”

Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.

By Yehuda Altein

If You Really Cared

In a culture of “live and let live” you might convince yourself that another person’s religious commitments are none of your business. But ask yourself what you’d do if you truly cared about your fellow’s welfare. And why should someone’s spiritual needs be any less important than their physical needs.

Living Torah

What Is a Bris?

Get the quick info you need on this super-important Jewish ritual that ties us with G-d and our nation.

By Hershey Sufrin

Who Wrote Adon Olam and How Did It Become So Famous?

While it is always tempting to theorize that it became popularized due to well known singers and cantors putting it to catchy tunes, it is really the other way around.

By Yehuda Shurpin

Why Do Jews Throw Candy in the Synagogue?

Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.

By Jacob Scheer

Simchat Torah LIVE!

SATURDAY NIGHT, OCT 3 at 7:30PM is the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah! Join us as we celebrate the completion of the yearly cycle of reading the Torah by dancing with our precious Torah scr...

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