Each year, on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is observed, marking 40 days after Christmas. This day ...

May God bless you and safeguard you. May God illuminate His face for you and be gracious to you. May God turn His face to you and establish peace for you.”) Sforno then provides other examples ...

This week’s Torah portion, “Vayehi,” concludes the Book of Genesis with the death of Jacob and the firm establishment of his ... “By you shall Israel invoke blessings, saying: God make ...

Let us now pray for God's blessing upon all who gather around this tree. After a short silence, the leader prays: Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon ...