Last week started the Jewish month of Nissan.  And it continues through April 22nd this year.  I mention this because Nissan is a very special month.  The Torah refers to it as the month of spring.  It is for this reason we have leap year in the Jewish calendar:  the month of Nissan must always be in the spring. Because Nissan is the month of spring, it is given a special honor:  it is the month that we bless the … Continue reading →