What do King David, Esau, and my family have in common? RED HAIR! 👨🏻‍🦰🔥 My daughters, wife, and even part of my beard are redheaded! But does red hair have a deeper meaning in Judaism? Let's explore what the Torah says! Any fellow redheads here? 👇

Are Pumpkins kosher? Noa says yes! And they don't need fins and scales like a fish😅 Also are the fruits or scales.

As a Hasidic rabbi, I don't celebrate Halloween because of its pagan roots. But respecting my faith doesn't mean judging my neighbors! We can disagree with someone's traditions and still show kindness. Do Halloween's origins matter today, or is it just harmless fun? 👇

She's only 12, but according to Jewish law, she's now an adult! ❤️ Just before her Bat Mitzvah, Shaina was nervous about her speech. At 12, Jewish girls become responsible for observing the mitzvot. Follow for a glimpse into Orthodox Jewish family life!

“You're inventing a new religion!” Actually, since Abraham, Jews have had a mission to teach the world about one God. The Seven Noahide Laws offer non-Jews a path to serve Him. We're not inventing anything new. We're continuing Abraham's mission! It's one of the most Jewish things we can do!

😂 Shaina is Googling how to remove a fake tattoo! Judaism forbids permanent tattoos, but temporary ones are different. Her Jewish school might not approve, though! 😅 Video 8 of 12 in Shaina’s Bat Mitzvah series, teaching the world about Judaism! Follow @rabbiraps

🐷 Did you know marshmallows can contain pig gelatin? Kosher marshmallows use alternatives like fish gelatin! In video 7 of her 12-video Bat Mitzvah series, my 11-year-old daughter Shaina explains why marshmallows need to be kosher! Follow @rabbiraps for more Jewish lessons!

She's not Jewish, but she's celebrating her faith in Hashem! Kennedy marked her Bat Noach by embracing the Seven Noahide Laws. Judaism teaches that everyone can have a meaningful relationship with God without converting! Have you ever heard of a Bat Noach?

🕯️ Did you know that in many Jewish traditions, women begin lighting Shabbat candles after marriage, but in Chabad, girls start at just 3 years old? 11-year-old Shaina shows us how she prepares her candles to welcome Shabbat and bring more light into the world! ✨

🥩🧀 Why do Orthodox Jews keep meat and dairy separate? In video 6 of her 12-part Bat Mitzvah series, 11-year-old Shaina takes you inside our kosher kitchen to show how it all works! ✡️ ❤️ Follow @rabbiraps for more Jewish traditions explained!

Why does a Hasidic bride cover her face? 👰✨ Jewish tradition teaches that a bride radiates extraordinary holiness on her wedding day. Just as Moses veiled his radiant face, her veil symbolizes Divine light and sacred beauty. ❤️ Follow for more fascinating Jewish traditions!

Why do thousands visit a cemetery in Queens? The Ohel is the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. People from every background come to pray, reflect, ask for blessings, and connect to G-d. ❤️

"I don't even have a body to bury" said Ido Yeshuvahs father... Ido Lost his life when he tried to save others at the Nova massacre On October 7th in Israel .today his father is writing a Torah scroll in his memory.

Why do Jews dance with a Torah? 🕺📜 On Simchat Torah, we take every Torah scroll out of the Ark and dance with them in circles called Hakafot. We’re celebrating something deeper than how much Torah we know—we’re celebrating that the Torah belongs to every single Jew. ❤️

For her Bat Mitzvah project, Shaina is creating 12 videos to teach others about Judaism. ❤️ In this one, she shares a powerful lesson from Sukkot: we leave the security of our homes for the sukkah to remind ourselves that our ultimate security comes from G-d. 🌿

The Four Species symbolize us: 🌴 the lulav—our spine, willow—our mouth, myrtle—our eyes, and etrog—our heart. On Sukkot, we hold them together, reminding us to use our body, words, eyes and heart for what is good, holy and right.

Yes, Jews really are this picky about a lemon-looking fruit. 🍋On Sukkot, Jews take the Four Species: lulav (palm), myrtle, willow and etrog (citron). We bring them together and wave them in all directions, symbolizing G-d’s presence everywhere.

On Sukkot, Jews take the Four Species: lulav (palm), myrtle, willow and etrog (citron). We bring them together and wave them in all directions, symbolizing G-d’s presence everywhere.

Welcome to Sukkot! For seven days, Jews eat in a sukkah and take the Four Species—including the lulav and esrog—to perform a special mitzvah. A holiday filled with faith, tradition, and most of all, joy! 🌿

Sukkot is a joyful Jewish holiday when we eat in a temporary hut called a sukkah. Its fragile walls and leafy roof remind us that true security doesn’t come from bricks and walls, but from Hashem. Sitting in the sukkah is like being wrapped in a Divine hug. 🌿💛

🌿🍋 What could a palm branch, myrtle, willow and citron possibly have in common? On Sukkot, we bring these four very different species—the Arba Minim—together as one. It’s a beautiful reminder that the Jewish people may look, think and live differently, but every Jew has a place.

Why do Jews build a hut every year? 🌿 On Sukkot, we eat and celebrate in a sukkah, remembering how G-d protected our ancestors in the desert. Its temporary walls and leafy roof remind us that our greatest security doesn’t come from what we build—but from G-d.

Rare footage the final moments of Yom Kippur services in an Orthodox Hassidic synagogue.

Why don’t Jews wear leather shoes on Yom Kippur? Leather shoes were traditionally associated with comfort and luxury. Giving them up is one of Yom Kippur’s five afflictions—a way to set physical comfort aside and focus on humility, repentance, and our connection with G-d. 🤍

Before Yom Kippur, some Jews do kaparot—swinging a chicken 🐔 or money 💵 overhead. It’s a symbolic act of atonement and charity, helping us start the new year with reflection, giving, and a clean slate.

An ancient tradition before Yom Kippur. Kaparot reminds us how precious life is, inspires us to do better, and turns reflection into action by providing food for those in need. A powerful lesson to share with Noa. ❤️

Kaparot may look strange, but its message is powerful. Before Yom Kippur, we reflect on how precious life is, commit to doing better, and give charity to help feed those in need. An ancient tradition with a timeless message.

Here's something to think about on Rosh Hashanah as you dip the Apple in the honey ...Did you know it takes bees 2 million trips to produce one cup of honey? These remind us that true sweetness comes as a result putting in the effort. L'Shana tova #shanatovah #roshhashanah

Do you hear it? 👂 The soul doesn’t cry for money, fame, or attention. It longs for love, purpose, and G-d. That’s the cry of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah—the sound of the soul calling us home. 🕊️✨ #RoshHashanah #Shofar #JewishWisdom

Albert couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t even go inside a non-kosher restaurant if I wasn’t going to eat. 😂 Keeping kosher isn’t just about what you eat—it’s a Jewish way of life. Sometimes being Jewish means having boundaries, even when nobody else understands them. ✡️