Torah Cafe

One of the best known poems from the haggdah that is read at the Seder on Passover is Dayeinu - It would have been enough. This is possibly one of the oldest known Jewish poems and one of the most powerful about the many miracles and favors G-d did to us over the Exodus. All about the poem Dayeinu, where it came from and it's deeper hidden meanings. 

Before eating bread, Jewish law requires us to wash our hands in a special way using a large cup or container. What is the reason for this rule? Where did it come from? How is it done? A fascinating discussion about the rule of washing our hands before we eat bread.

What happens to our soul when we die? Can a soul come back down to earth an inhabit a new body? Could we be souls that were on earth previously in another body? Does Judaism believe in reincarnation? Learn about the Jewish understanding of where our soul comes from and where it goes when we die. 

Alcohol consumption is a central part of almost every culture yet excessive alcohol has been the cause for much harm in most. Many religions prohibit alcohol consumption due to the harm it can cause.  Jews traditionally drank alcohol regularly in many Jewish ceremonies such as kiddush, havdallah and the Passover seder yet they tented to be less susceptible to alcoholism. What is the Jewish po...

The Purim story tells us of an early attempt to destroy our people that failed. Since the original Purim countless others have tried to destroy us, yet we are still here! History has shown our people to be indestructible. But why?