Atira Ote

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Feb 23, 2021, 8:06 PM

Do not stand idly by

I deliberated before I sat to compile my thoughts on Megillat Esther. What fresh angle, new insight, and creative idea could I bring to this powerful story that hadn’t already been written? Some emphasize the setting of the story,...

Oct 27, 2020, 4:48 PM

Keeping our Corona Cool

Loneliness. Isolation. Fear. Anxiety. Death. This pandemic has turned the world upside down. It seems endless. People are miserable, delving deep into destructive feelings of despair. This period has certainly proven challenging. For some, it has been depressingly difficult....

Aug 27, 2015, 3:52 PM

September too soon

Everywhere I go I hear, “This summer is too long!” “Ugh, I can’t wait until August is over!” People even say things like, “What do you DO with your kids all day?”, or “Can’t wait for the kids to...

Jun 19, 2014, 1:34 PM

King David composed Psalm 142 while hiding in a cave, fearing for his life, with no one to turn to but God. This awe-inspiring powerful message is a raw cry out to Hashem for help. Rav Shimshon Refael Hirsch comments...

Jun 15, 2014, 4:31 PM

From Pain to Power

I sit here writing and I am shaking. I haven’t slept well the past two nights and my eyes are glued to a computer screen for constant updates, for all or any information, of which there seems to be...

Jun 3, 2014, 7:21 AM

Halacha’s dynamic stability

Preparing for Shavuot, I came across the following article that my husband, Rabbi Yossela Ote, wrote. Although composed a few years ago, it is still very relevant today. Enjoy and Chag Sameach! Chag Matan Torateinu, the festival of Shavuot, is almost...

Feb 20, 2014, 1:38 PM

Wow! My recent blog post went viral in only a matter of hours. A tremendous thank you to all the relatives, friends, blog writers, commenters, and advocates who voiced their opinions, both publicly and privately, published their thoughts, and raised...

Feb 18, 2014, 3:49 PM

Aside from being a learned rabbi, inspiring leader, charismatic teacher, talented ba'al koreh (Torah reader), and loving father, my husband, Yossela, is the most gifted, creative, and amazing musician I know. So far, music has been a hobby for...

Jan 22, 2014, 3:39 PM

Reigniting prayer’s passion

Modern Orthodox schools should commend students who show a true a desire to connect to God, including girls who wear tefillin

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About Me

Atira Ote is a passionate rabbi's wife, mother of five, artist and translator currently living in Jerusalem. She has translated a few volumes of Peninei Halachah by Rav Eliezer Melamed and has put out a CD of original Jewish songs, called "Vayhi Or", with her husband. Take a look at her artwork: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Atira/837415652951429 or listen to their music: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yosselaoteandatiraote