07 Aug Keri’ah Over Yerushalayim
Following the churban Beis HaMikdash, the Tanna’im instituted three dinim of keri’ah. One who sees the Beis HaMikdash in a state of churban, one who sees Yerushalayim (the Ir Ha’Atikah)...
Following the churban Beis HaMikdash, the Tanna’im instituted three dinim of keri’ah. One who sees the Beis HaMikdash in a state of churban, one who sees Yerushalayim (the Ir Ha’Atikah)...
Let us continue our crash course on the art of prayer. The posuk says, “Va’ani sifilasi lacha Hashem eis ratzon – And I let my prayer come before You at...
CRASH LANDING An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few...
WHAT COCA COLA FREESTYLE MACHINE FLAVORS ARE KOSHER? Coca Cola Freestyle Machines enable the consumer to mix a variety of soft drink flavors to his/her own personal choice. All flavors...
The first verse of Parashat Devarim lists the names of several places where Moshe spoke to Benei Yisrael. However, as Rashi observes, these places do not actually exist; there are...
The prophet Yirmiyahu was tasked with an impossible mission- to decry the fallen religious state of the Jewish nation and to predict its downfall. His unpopular message ultimately lands him...
Don’t Disagree The mourning practices of Tisha B’Av include a prohibition on learning Torah, an activity that naturally leads to joy. Some authorities forbid learning Torah on the afternoon...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I have been dating a guy for 2 months now. We really get along well, but I am curious to meet his family. I feel like meeting...
INGREDIENTS: 30 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained with liquid reserved (I use two 15oz cans) 1/3 cup chickpea liquid or more, as needed 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 2 lemons juiced 2 garlic cloves 1...
Last week the New York Mets traded two pitching prospects 24-year-old lefty Anthony Kay and 18-year-old right-hander Simeon Woods-Richardson for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman. Name: Marcus Earl Stroman Born:...