In this series, Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, Jewish Federation Community Scholar in Residence, shares weekly insight on Jewish text and holidays.
Join Rabbi Epstein for an overview of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom inspired by the new year and his Ask the Scholar column. Have a question? Email Rabbi Epstein at [email protected] and follow his responses at https://jewishsouthjersey.org/scholar-in-residence.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Shemot.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Vayigash.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on Chanukah.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayeshev.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayishlach.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayeitzei.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Toldot.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Chayei Sarah.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Vayeira.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Lech Lecha.
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Noach.
As we restart the Torah this Shabbat, Rabbi Epstein encourages us to see this new beginning as an opportunity to spark new beginnings in our own lives.
Happy Sukkot! During this holiday, Rabbi Epstein recognizes the symbolic meaning of the etrog and encourages us to connect with older generations.
What do all of the Yom Kippur customs and laws have in common? Watch this episode of Words of Wisdom to find out.
Why do we eat honey on Rosh Hashanah to signify a sweet new year rather than sugar or maple syrup? Hear what Rabbi Epstein has to say.