RabbiRaps
@rabbiraps.bsky.social
🌊 Jersey Shore Rabbi
🎩 Hasidic | 🎬 Filmmaker
👨👩👧👧 Outnumbered by wife & 4 daughters
Follow for daily laughs, wisdom & fresh take on Judaism
🎩 Hasidic | 🎬 Filmmaker
👨👩👧👧 Outnumbered by wife & 4 daughters
Follow for daily laughs, wisdom & fresh take on Judaism
As Iran’s people rise against oppression, I asked rabbis to pause and pray—for freedom, safety, and hope. When voices are silenced, prayers speak louder. We stand with the Iranian people
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
As Iran’s people rise against oppression, I asked rabbis to pause and pray—for freedom, safety, and hope. When voices are silenced, prayers speak louder. We stand with the Iranian people
The secret to a blessed week is a holy Shabbos. It’s the root. Water it with rest.
#BlessedWeek #ShabbatFirst #ShabbatShalom
#BlessedWeek #ShabbatFirst #ShabbatShalom
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The secret to a blessed week is a holy Shabbos. It’s the root. Water it with rest.
#BlessedWeek #ShabbatFirst #ShabbatShalom
#BlessedWeek #ShabbatFirst #ShabbatShalom
Fish never close their eyes.
And neither does God.
While we sleep, while we worry, while we wait—
He’s always watching over us. 🙏🏽
And neither does God.
While we sleep, while we worry, while we wait—
He’s always watching over us. 🙏🏽
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Fish never close their eyes.
And neither does God.
While we sleep, while we worry, while we wait—
He’s always watching over us. 🙏🏽
And neither does God.
While we sleep, while we worry, while we wait—
He’s always watching over us. 🙏🏽
Just because the fish itself is kosher doesn’t mean everything about it is. 🐟✡️
This fish was cut with a non-kosher knife possibly used for lobster, so the affected section must be removed. Kashrut is in the details.
This fish was cut with a non-kosher knife possibly used for lobster, so the affected section must be removed. Kashrut is in the details.
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Just because the fish itself is kosher doesn’t mean everything about it is. 🐟✡️
This fish was cut with a non-kosher knife possibly used for lobster, so the affected section must be removed. Kashrut is in the details.
This fish was cut with a non-kosher knife possibly used for lobster, so the affected section must be removed. Kashrut is in the details.
Why fish on Shabbat? 🐟
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Why fish on Shabbat? 🐟
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
Why fish on Shabbat? 🐟
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Why fish on Shabbat? 🐟
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
I asked Rabbi Mendy and discovered it’s not just tradition—it’s Torah wisdom. From blessing and abundance to spiritual depth, even what’s on our plate teaches us how to live a more elevated Shabbat.
Mind-blowing theory! 🤯 Abraham sent his children with Keturah (idol worshipers) "to the East" with spiritual gifts. Could this be the origin of mystical concepts in Far Eastern religions that align with Kabbalah? A deep spiritual connection to the ancestor of the faiths! 🕊️ #Judaism #Kabbalah
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
In Judaism, holy books aren’t thrown away. When sacred texts wear out, they’re treated with dignity and buried in the earth. Because words that carry G-d’s name never become trash—only honored. This is called genizah.
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In Judaism, holy books aren’t thrown away. When sacred texts wear out, they’re treated with dignity and buried in the earth. Because words that carry G-d’s name never become trash—only honored. This is called genizah.
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
Shabbat awakens a song in the soul that no weekday can write. Let your soul sing.
#SoulMusic #ShabbatJoy #ShabbatShalom
#SoulMusic #ShabbatJoy #ShabbatShalom
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Shabbat awakens a song in the soul that no weekday can write. Let your soul sing.
#SoulMusic #ShabbatJoy #ShabbatShalom
#SoulMusic #ShabbatJoy #ShabbatShalom
You’d never guess what’s inside this building… 👀
An Orthodox synagogue in Fair Lawn, NJ that feels like stepping into Noah’s Ark. Watch till the end.
An Orthodox synagogue in Fair Lawn, NJ that feels like stepping into Noah’s Ark. Watch till the end.
January 2, 2026 at 3:36 AM
You’d never guess what’s inside this building… 👀
An Orthodox synagogue in Fair Lawn, NJ that feels like stepping into Noah’s Ark. Watch till the end.
An Orthodox synagogue in Fair Lawn, NJ that feels like stepping into Noah’s Ark. Watch till the end.
The introduction of moral law—like the Ten Commandments and the Seven Laws of Noah—challenged the way people lived, creating discomfort for some and a spiritual awakening for others. It all comes down to how you react to a higher power! 🤔🙏✨
#MoralLaw #HigherPower #Torah
#MoralLaw #HigherPower #Torah
December 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The introduction of moral law—like the Ten Commandments and the Seven Laws of Noah—challenged the way people lived, creating discomfort for some and a spiritual awakening for others. It all comes down to how you react to a higher power! 🤔🙏✨
#MoralLaw #HigherPower #Torah
#MoralLaw #HigherPower #Torah
Loss is one of the hardest parts of life. In Judaism, mourning is not passive—it calls us to action.
When a loved one passes away, family and community keep their soul alive through mitzvos, charity, and remembrance.
This is how Jewish tradition transforms grief into light.
When a loved one passes away, family and community keep their soul alive through mitzvos, charity, and remembrance.
This is how Jewish tradition transforms grief into light.
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Loss is one of the hardest parts of life. In Judaism, mourning is not passive—it calls us to action.
When a loved one passes away, family and community keep their soul alive through mitzvos, charity, and remembrance.
This is how Jewish tradition transforms grief into light.
When a loved one passes away, family and community keep their soul alive through mitzvos, charity, and remembrance.
This is how Jewish tradition transforms grief into light.
We work for six, but we were made to rest on the seventh. Hashem knows what we need—Shabbat.
#GiftOfRest #ShabbatShalom #FaithfulLiving
#GiftOfRest #ShabbatShalom #FaithfulLiving
December 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We work for six, but we were made to rest on the seventh. Hashem knows what we need—Shabbat.
#GiftOfRest #ShabbatShalom #FaithfulLiving
#GiftOfRest #ShabbatShalom #FaithfulLiving
When the security guard asks the Rabbi a halacha question 😄
James measured his booth and asked if it needs a mezuzah. We checked together—minimum is about 6×6 ft. His booth is 6×4, so no mezuzah required. Torah meets real life. 🔐📜
James measured his booth and asked if it needs a mezuzah. We checked together—minimum is about 6×6 ft. His booth is 6×4, so no mezuzah required. Torah meets real life. 🔐📜
December 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When the security guard asks the Rabbi a halacha question 😄
James measured his booth and asked if it needs a mezuzah. We checked together—minimum is about 6×6 ft. His booth is 6×4, so no mezuzah required. Torah meets real life. 🔐📜
James measured his booth and asked if it needs a mezuzah. We checked together—minimum is about 6×6 ft. His booth is 6×4, so no mezuzah required. Torah meets real life. 🔐📜
Saturday night Chanukah = Jewish dilemma 🤔
Havdalah first or Menorah first?
Ella explains it the long way 😄
Short answer: First Havdalah to say goodbye to Shabbat, then Menorah to welcome the Chanukah light 🕯️✨
Havdalah first or Menorah first?
Ella explains it the long way 😄
Short answer: First Havdalah to say goodbye to Shabbat, then Menorah to welcome the Chanukah light 🕯️✨
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Saturday night Chanukah = Jewish dilemma 🤔
Havdalah first or Menorah first?
Ella explains it the long way 😄
Short answer: First Havdalah to say goodbye to Shabbat, then Menorah to welcome the Chanukah light 🕯️✨
Havdalah first or Menorah first?
Ella explains it the long way 😄
Short answer: First Havdalah to say goodbye to Shabbat, then Menorah to welcome the Chanukah light 🕯️✨
“‘We should listen carefully to what the Chanukah lights are telling us.’
The menorah doesn’t just shine — it speaks.
In a world full of noise, sometimes the deepest messages come in quiet flames.
Pause. Look. Listen.
What are the lights saying to you? 🕯️🔥
⬇️ Tell me in the comments”
The menorah doesn’t just shine — it speaks.
In a world full of noise, sometimes the deepest messages come in quiet flames.
Pause. Look. Listen.
What are the lights saying to you? 🕯️🔥
⬇️ Tell me in the comments”
December 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
“‘We should listen carefully to what the Chanukah lights are telling us.’
The menorah doesn’t just shine — it speaks.
In a world full of noise, sometimes the deepest messages come in quiet flames.
Pause. Look. Listen.
What are the lights saying to you? 🕯️🔥
⬇️ Tell me in the comments”
The menorah doesn’t just shine — it speaks.
In a world full of noise, sometimes the deepest messages come in quiet flames.
Pause. Look. Listen.
What are the lights saying to you? 🕯️🔥
⬇️ Tell me in the comments”
No matter how stormy your week—Shabbos is your lighthouse. Find your light. Find your peace.
#WeeklyAnchor #ShabbatShalom #JewishLight
#WeeklyAnchor #ShabbatShalom #JewishLight
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
No matter how stormy your week—Shabbos is your lighthouse. Find your light. Find your peace.
#WeeklyAnchor #ShabbatShalom #JewishLight
#WeeklyAnchor #ShabbatShalom #JewishLight
Lighting the 5th candle of Chanukah with Shaina 🕯️
In Judaism, FIVE matters:
5 Books of Torah
5 fingers = action
5 ways light becomes real
What other Jewish connections to 5 can you think of? Drop them below 👇✨
In Judaism, FIVE matters:
5 Books of Torah
5 fingers = action
5 ways light becomes real
What other Jewish connections to 5 can you think of? Drop them below 👇✨
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lighting the 5th candle of Chanukah with Shaina 🕯️
In Judaism, FIVE matters:
5 Books of Torah
5 fingers = action
5 ways light becomes real
What other Jewish connections to 5 can you think of? Drop them below 👇✨
In Judaism, FIVE matters:
5 Books of Torah
5 fingers = action
5 ways light becomes real
What other Jewish connections to 5 can you think of? Drop them below 👇✨
"The darkness tried to win but light always finds a way." ✨ A powerful reminder from Chanukah that hope and light prevail, even in the darkest times. May your candles bring warmth and inspiration to all. Happy Festival of Lights! #Chanukah #Hanukkah #LightOverDarkness #Hope #MiracleOfLight
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"The darkness tried to win but light always finds a way." ✨ A powerful reminder from Chanukah that hope and light prevail, even in the darkest times. May your candles bring warmth and inspiration to all. Happy Festival of Lights! #Chanukah #Hanukkah #LightOverDarkness #Hope #MiracleOfLight
Dreidel spinning, chocolate winning! 🍫 May your Chanukah be full of sweet surprises and joyful games. Wishing you a wonderful Festival of Lights filled with fun, family, & gelt! 🥳🕎 #Chanukah #Hanukkah #Dreidel #ChocolateGelt #SweetSurprises #JewishHoliday #HappyChanukah
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Dreidel spinning, chocolate winning! 🍫 May your Chanukah be full of sweet surprises and joyful games. Wishing you a wonderful Festival of Lights filled with fun, family, & gelt! 🥳🕎 #Chanukah #Hanukkah #Dreidel #ChocolateGelt #SweetSurprises #JewishHoliday #HappyChanukah
Eight days of oil, one small jar of faith. Light your Menorah and watch miracles happen. ✨ Happy Chanukah! May your festival be filled with light, joy, and blessings. #Chanukah #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Miracles #JewishHoliday #Light #Faith 🕎🕯️🥳
December 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Eight days of oil, one small jar of faith. Light your Menorah and watch miracles happen. ✨ Happy Chanukah! May your festival be filled with light, joy, and blessings. #Chanukah #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Miracles #JewishHoliday #Light #Faith 🕎🕯️🥳
Eight days of oil, one small jar of faith. ✨ Light your Menorah and watch miracles happen. Happy Chanukah to all! May your festival be filled with light, joy, and lasting blessings. #Chanukah #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Miracles #JewishHoliday #FaithAndLight
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Eight days of oil, one small jar of faith. ✨ Light your Menorah and watch miracles happen. Happy Chanukah to all! May your festival be filled with light, joy, and lasting blessings. #Chanukah #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Miracles #JewishHoliday #FaithAndLight
On Chanukah, one candle stands taller—the shamash.
Why? Because it lights every other flame.
Judaism says the highest place belongs to those who help others shine.
Why? Because it lights every other flame.
Judaism says the highest place belongs to those who help others shine.
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
On Chanukah, one candle stands taller—the shamash.
Why? Because it lights every other flame.
Judaism says the highest place belongs to those who help others shine.
Why? Because it lights every other flame.
Judaism says the highest place belongs to those who help others shine.
He went to Poland to trace his family history—and found his Jewish soul.
Mark, a local pastor who discovered he was Jewish, met a young Chabad rabbi who asked him to put on tefillin. That rabbi was later murdered—but he changed Mark’s life forever. ✡️
Mark, a local pastor who discovered he was Jewish, met a young Chabad rabbi who asked him to put on tefillin. That rabbi was later murdered—but he changed Mark’s life forever. ✡️
December 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
He went to Poland to trace his family history—and found his Jewish soul.
Mark, a local pastor who discovered he was Jewish, met a young Chabad rabbi who asked him to put on tefillin. That rabbi was later murdered—but he changed Mark’s life forever. ✡️
Mark, a local pastor who discovered he was Jewish, met a young Chabad rabbi who asked him to put on tefillin. That rabbi was later murdered—but he changed Mark’s life forever. ✡️
Stand up for what's right, even when the world doubts you. Be like the Maccabees. 💪 Chanukah is a reminder of the courage it takes to fight for your values and faith. May you be inspired by their strength! Happy Festival of Lights! #Chanukah #Hanukkah #Maccabees #StandUpForWhatsRight #Courage #Faith
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Stand up for what's right, even when the world doubts you. Be like the Maccabees. 💪 Chanukah is a reminder of the courage it takes to fight for your values and faith. May you be inspired by their strength! Happy Festival of Lights! #Chanukah #Hanukkah #Maccabees #StandUpForWhatsRight #Courage #Faith