Often times we find ourselves in places we really do not know much about. Is your place in Judaism well defined? Do you know and accept the philosophy of your "chosen denomination"?

Rosh Chodesh or "Head of the Month" is a holiday connected to the moon. This is a holiday specifically dedicated to women.

When it comes to the parsha of the week, one can read the text itself, ancient commentary, or a modern interpretation. Reading the weekly Torah portion provides us with historical knowledge and eternal guidelines for living as well as deeper insights into life, its mysteries, and everyday lessons.

Each week, we read a portion of the Torah. This week's portion is called Shlach.

Psychologists have shown that there are specific phases of mourning. Ancient Jewish traditions recognized those phases, and the guidelines we have place offer us comfort, structure and even hope.

Maimonides 13 Principles constitute the foundation of Jewish thinking. Here they are...

Shavuot is a holiday that occurs at the culmination of the Counting of the Omer. After weeks in the desert - having been released from physical bondage - the Jewish people are now prepared to make a spiritual commitment with G-d.

Yom Yerushalayim is an Israeli national holiday honoring the day in 1967 (Iyar 28, 5727) when Israeli troops recaptured the parts of the holy city that were under Arab possession.

Lag B'Omer occurs on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer. The mourning period of the Omer is suspended and we celebrate with barbeques, bonfires and parades.

The documentary "A Sacred Duty", produced by multi-award winning producer/editor, Lionel Fridberg, is a film everyone should find time to watch. Blending scientific facts with ancient and sacred text - the viewer will learn that he or she has a bigger responsibility in caring for our world.