Rosh Hashana, the Day of Judgement, is once again upon us. Let us get a few facts out of the way. Firstly, it is true that Hashem will be judging us on this consecrated day, but we also judge ourselves and others constantly throughout our lives. Sometimes, we may be very critical of ourselves (and
The Shulchan Aruch writes that the obligation of Shofar on Rosh Hashana falls under the category of "Mitzvot Aseh She’hazman Grama" – affirmative
Different opinions exist among the Halachic authorities as the proper order of the Simanim – the special foods which we eat on the night of Rosh
The birth of a new year is a time of reflection and resolution, when hope and inspiration fill the air. We dream about what this upcoming year holds
There is a custom to recite ten chapters of Tehillim each day during the month of Elul after the morning Shacharit. By reciting ten chapters each day
Rabbi Avraham Hamoui, one of the Chachamim of the city of Halab in the late 18th-century, discusses in his work "Yemalet Nafsho" several important
From the BJL editorial board: In the past issue of The Bukharian Times (# 969), an interview was published with President of the Beth Gavriel
