Rabbi Eliyahu Hazan (1846-1908) and the Role of Secular Studies
Rabbi Eliyahu Bekhor Hazan
Rabbi Eliyahu Hazan (1846-1908) , son of Yosef Rafael Hazan, was born in Izmir, Turkey . His grandfather was Rabbi Hayim David...
TEFILA: Standing on solid ground
כשהוא מניח רגליו על הקרקע, הוא אומר: ברוך...רוקע הארץ על המים
The Rabbis of the Talmud said that when we wake up, as we are...
SHABBAT: At what time does Shabbat begin?
The new day, in the Hebrew calendar, begins at some point between sunset and nightfall. Nightfall is defined as the time when is so...
THE 13 Principles: # 12: Messianic times.
Previously, we explained that according to Jewish tradition in the times of the Mashiaḥ the Jewish people will live in Israel in an independent...
Rabbi Refael Aharon ben Shimon: Sephardim and Ashkenazim
Cairo was also home to an Ashkenazi community, which was founded in the aftermath of the progroms that hit Europe in the latter part of...
TEFILA: noten laya’ef koah. Renewal of our strength.
"Blessed are You haShem. our God, King of the universe, Who gives strength to those who are exhausted. "
Following the same idea of birkot...
SHABBAT: Lighting Shabbat candles in a Hotel.
Lighting Shabbat candles is a rabbinical decree. The candles should be lit mainly to have light in the room where the family will have...
The 13 Principles of Judaism: #12: Messianic age.
Previously, we described what the characteristics of the Mashiaḥ are (see this). Today, within the 12th principle, we will touch upon the subject...
Refael Aharon ben Shimon response on suicide
As we saw last week, Rabbi Refael Aharon ben Shimon (1847-1928) is a good example of a rabbi that confronted the challenges of modernity.
We described...
TEFILA: Malbish Arumim. Clothing vs. Evolution.
כשלובש את בגדיו הוא אומר: מלביש ערומים
Previously (see here) we have explained that the Birkot haShaḥar are organized as a careful description of all the steps...
