She may have been Jewishly unlearned, but she possessed something not always present in contemporary religious life: devotion, surrender, and innocent, childlike trust before the Presence of G-d
“If we learn, we become much better people — better fathers, better husbands, better businessmen. Then everything comes together”
Yaakov Hoffman’s collection of unusual Chanukah menorahs sheds light on one of our most beloved ritual items Photos: Naftoli Goldgrab & Lior Mizrahi They began as humble oil containers made out of clay. But as the centuries passed, expert craftsmen turned the Chanukah menorah into a stunning work of art. During a recent visit to
This year at the 13th Siyum HaShas, no matter how packed the stadium is, and no matter how large the crowd, I will save a seat for Ofir.