Audio - The Death of Rabbi Akiva_
by Rabbi Ari KahnDiscover why Rabbi Akiva's late start in life and unpleasant death continues to captivate everyone who hears his amazing story.
Discover why Rabbi Akiva's late start in life and unpleasant death continues to captivate everyone who hears his amazing story.
The usual method is to count down toward the big day, whereas in the case of the Omer, we count up -- from one to 50. Why the difference?
The mitzvah of counting the Omer holds the key to understanding the proper balance between thoughts and feelings.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg's insights on the mourning period for Rebbe Akiva's students.