Rabbi & Rebbetzin Corner
May 1st, 2026
Shalom Mishpocha, May is here! May is likely named after the Roman goddess Maia in Latin, who oversaw the growth of plants. May marks spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa. Late May typically marks the start of the summer vacation sea...