“V’eileh Shemos Bnei Yisroel, These are the names of Bnei Yisroel.” (Shemos 1:1) There is a well-known Midrash which teaches that the Jewish people merited to be redeemed from Egypt because they...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I started dating a wonderful man in the autumn and things were all falling into place. I was so excited for our future to begin together....
Reb Shimshon Pinkus zt’l related that he knew two men, both earned more or less the same amount of money. Both had large families and were in the stage...
INGREDIENTS: 3 -4 lb second cut brisket or deckle 1 1/2 cups water 2 tsp seasoned salt 2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp...
FAST FACTS: Name: William Nathaniel “Buck” Showalter III Born: May 23, 1956 (age 65 years), DeFuniak Springs, FL Managerial record: 1,551–1,517 Teams: New York Yankees (1992–1995) Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–2000) Texas Rangers (2003–2006) Baltimore Orioles (2010–2018) First paid job:...
TRAGEDY STRUCK KLAL YISRAEL THIS PAST MOTZEI SHABBOS 1 TEENAGER KILLED; NORTH WOODMERE MOTHER OF 3 IN CRITICAL CONDITION Tragedy struck Klal Yisrael this past Motzei Shabbos when a drunk driver struck...
Medical marijuana is permissible, but recreational use prevents us from being our best selves. In 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), essentially declaring a war on drugs,...
I.Which Charity? Many people in the Jewish community have achieved varieties of financial success, allowing them the privilege of supporting many charities. This raises questions of communal and philanthropic priorities. Others...
Parshas Vayechi is not only the concluding parsha of Bereishis, but is also the final chapter of Yaakov Avinu’s life. While the parsha tells us about Yaakov’s last days, its name...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I am dating a girl with a generalized Anxiety Disorder. She was very upfront and casually mentioned it after we da te d for a month....