Making "It" Meaningful with Rabbi Malitzky

Covering Our Eyes For Shema

Sariel Malitzky — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:11:53 GMT

Why do we cover our eyes for shema? Is it simply to concentrate? Must we use our hands or can use use a hoodie or bury our head in the siddur? Are there deeper meanings?

Bar or Mitzvah? The Torah approach to Bar MItzvah Celebrarions

Sariel Malitzky — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:34:02 GMT

Let's make Bar Mitzvah celebrations meaningful

It's A Boy! Mazel Tov! Time For The Shalom Zachar!

Sariel Malitzky — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:44:58 GMT

Why is there a Shalom Zachar? What's the point? How did it get its name?

How Strong Is Your Arm?! Throwing Candy Bags At A Bar Mitzvah or Chosson

Sariel Malitzky — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:42:54 GMT

Why in the world do we pelt the 13 year old with Candy Bags? Should it be done? Is there deeper meaning to this practice or should it be abolished? What about to the Chosson at his Aufruf?

Toameha: A Taste of Shabbos On Erev Shabbos

Sariel Malitzky — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:04:16 GMT

Toameha on Friday has become increasingly popular on Shabbatons, simchas, and in many homes. Just an excuse to party of something realy? What is it? What's the point?

Special episode #2: Happy Birthday? Happy Birthday!

Sariel Malitzky — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:27:13 GMT

Are birthdays happy days? sad days? Should we celebrate them?

Special Episode: Don't Miss! Breaking Glass At Weddings

Sariel Malitzky — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:41:42 GMT

Special Episode: Don't Miss! Breaking Glass At Weddings. Understand the custom that the Chosson breaks a glass at his wedding

Special Feature: Honey, But I Don't Want Dairy!

Sariel Malitzky — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:53:08 GMT

Honey, But I Don't Want Dairy! Navigating what we should eat on Shavuos