In my 6th and 7th grade Chassidus class, we’ve been exploring the origins of the Chassidic movement and its founder, the Baal Shem Tov. One of the pivotal teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, whose birthday is this Shabbos…

The Torah tells us that Yishmael's bris milah took place at thirteen years old, an age when he could consciously agree to the mitzvah. In contrast, Yitzchok’s bris milah was performed when he was just eight days old, long before he could understand or consent. At first glance, Yishmael’s experience seems more impressive, as it reflects a conscious choice. Why, then, does the Torah instruct us to…

Next Wednesday, the Jewish community observes Pesach Sheini, the second Pesach, a day imbued with profound significance. It teaches us a vital lesson: we too must never give up on bettering ourselves and our connection to Hashem…

As the long stretch before spring break unfolds, teachers, students, and families alike find themselves navigating through the fog of mid-semester fatigue.