By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published October 24, 2019
Sophomore Jonathan Mack is perhaps among only a handful of undergraduates at Washington University who brought a full set of power tools to college — reciprocating saw and all.So it made perfect sense, at least to Chabad on Campus Rabbi Hershey Novack,...
By Eric Berger, STAFF WRITER
• Published October 26, 2016
If you want to understand Rabbi Mordecai Yaroslawitz’s sukkah, think about a pop-up eatery that is successful, with people constantly shifting in and out for meals. The Orthodox rabbi, who goes by “Yari,” has been building a sukkah for three decades...
By Dasee Berkowitz, NEW YORK
• Published October 12, 2011
But are you happy? No, this isn't your mother wanting another update on your life. It's not Dr. Phil's provocative question through your TV/computer screen as you sit (safely) on your couch. And it isn't someone reading you the Declaration of Independence...
BY RABBI JOSEF DAVIDSON
• Published October 12, 2011
Five days after Yom Kippur the joyous festival of Sukkot begins. It is the one holy day period on which Jews are actually commanded to rejoice. The other major festivals (Pesach and Shavuot) are also joyous and celebrate important events in...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 22, 2010
Everyone is familiar with the Four Kinds although not everyone takes the time to consider the symbolism behind them. According to the Orthodox Union's website, the etrog, or citron, represents the heart. Its pleasant taste and aroma are symbolic of someone...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 22, 2010
Mark Abrams' family eats in style. His dining room has a beautiful chandelier, a working ceiling fan and attractive lighting. There's even a sink to wash in nearby. None of that seems unusual of course - until you consider that's it's only going to be...
