What can we possibly be thankful for at a time like this? Parshas Tzav continues the discussion of korbanos that we began last week, and it’s always nice to see a sequel that doesn’t disappoint. One of...
DELICIOUS ROAST CHICKEN WITH CRISPY POTATOES INGREDIENTS: 1 -31⁄2–4-pound whole chicken Kosher salt 11⁄2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed, thinly sliced crosswise 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 1tablespoon thyme leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Freshly ground black pepper Paprika DIRECTIONS: We are a chicken loving family. Every...
This week’s parsha begins with the mitzvah of the Korban Olah. Aharon and his children are given the tremendous responsibility of the avodah in the Bais Hamikdash, but after the Torah introduces the Korbon Olah, the first thing Aharon...
On the night of the Seder, something awesome occurs which happens only once a year. The Chid”a sites the Zohar that by the Seder Hashem himself comes to each Jewish home with His pamalya, his Holy retinue. The...
The first avodah performed each day in the Beis HaMikdash was trumas hadeshen, and it is discussed in this week’s parashah, as it states (6:3) “He shall lift out the ashes...
What is the origin of the custom of not eating gebrochts (matzah dipped in water)? The Shulchan Aruch (OC 463:3) rules that flour made from roasted wheat kernels may not be mixed with water on...
The Torah in the beginning of Parashat Sav describes the Kohen wearing “Mido Bad” – a fitted linen garment, referring to the special priestly vestments worn by the Kohanim. The Ba’al Haturim (Rabbenu Yaakob Ben Asher, Germany-Spain, 1269-1343) observes...
“Vehi sheh’am’da la’avoseinu v’lanu...
The Jewish father calls his son a couple of days before Passover and says, “David, I hate to ruin your day, but I must tell you that your mother and I are divorcing - forty-five years of misery...
While most of the people I encounter this time of year are excited for Pesach, too many confuse eating Marror, bitter herbs on Pesach, with being bitter people about Pesach. Some complain about having to host family, others are...