What mitzvah do we perform on Shavuos to commemorate the giving of the Torah?

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Almost every Jewish holiday has a mitzvah that commemorates the event that took place on that day. On Pesach we eat Matzah, Sukkos we live in a Sukkah, Rosh Hashanah we blow the shofar (to commemorate that today is Judgement day). Yom Kippur we fast, on Chanukah we light the menorah and on Purim we listen to the Megillah. Continue reading “What mitzvah do we perform on Shavuos to commemorate the giving of the Torah?”

How to Make Your Mate Miserable

After writing my last article, which focused on how to make yourself unhappy, I discovered that a married person, or someone in a committed relationship, often has difficulty following those guidelines. In fact, a supportive spouse can counteract all of your efforts to that end.

So the following is a recipe for making your mate miserable because misery loves company, and if your partner is unhappy, you get a leg up on your goal. Continue reading “How to Make Your Mate Miserable”