Why Do So Many Jews Remember Pesach More Than Any Other Holiday?
There is something remarkable about Pesach. Ask a Jew who may not regularly observe Shavuot or Sukkot what they remember most from their childhood, and very often the answer is the same: the Pesach Seder. Why is that? Even Jews with only a slight connection to tradition usually have memories of matzah, the Four Questions, […]
The Most Joyful Purim Yet
Torah Outreach Program Weekly Update Candle Lighting: 7:07 PMHavdalah (Motzai Shabbos): after 7:00 PM TOP News – A Purim to Remember Before we close out Purim, we must share what was truly the most incredible Purim celebration TOP has ever hosted. On Purim day, between 11:00 and 12:00, buses arrived at Shaaray Tefilah carrying 30 […]
Parshas Tetzave & Purim Preparation | Torah Outreach Program for Florida Seniors
Torah Outreach Program Weekly Update Candle Lighting: 6:03 PMHavdalah (Motzei Shabbos): after 6:57 PM This Week’s Sponsors This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Rabbi Jay NeufeldL’ilui Nishmas his father, Tzvi ben Yaakov Melech HaCohen, in honor of his 34th yahrzeit. This week’s Shabbos Bags are sponsored by Mr. Brian Sosnow in honor of his wife […]
Parshas Terumah – Building Holiness, Supporting Torah
Torah Outreach Program Weekly Update Candle Lighting: 6:03 PMHavdalah: after 6:56 PM This Week’s Sponsor This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Mr. Alan Sakowitz in honor of his wife, Leah. TOP News – Preparing for Purim As we draw closer to Purim, we are reviewing the historical events that led up to the miracle. We […]
Purim, Parsha, and Community in South Florida
Torah Outreach Program continues to provide meaningful Torah learning and connection to Jewish seniors in Florida, bringing joy, purpose, and community to assisted living and active living facilities throughout South Florida. Parshas Mishpatim Candle Lighting: 5:54 PMHavdalah: after 6:49 PM This Week’s Sponsors This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Dr. David and Mrs. Sheri Dennis […]
Let’s Make Shabbos Great Again
Dvar Torah When the people attempted to collect manna on Shabbos, Hashem rebuked them. Moshe was also rebuked for not teaching about Shabbos immediately, waiting instead until the people asked why a double portion fell on Friday. At first glance, the rebuke seems excessive: “Why do you refuse to keep all My laws?” Why refer […]
