The subject of hishtadlus, how much effort should one make for certain objectives, is a very complex subject. Let’s take, for example, the hishtadlus for our parnassah, our livelihood. Quoting the Chovos HaLevovos, Rav Elya Lopian, zt”l, zy”a, says...
(Yorah Deiah 356) writes, “Everything written in the Torah we, ourselves, saw it occur. The exception is the story of Bilaam...
INGREDIENTS: 7 eggs 2 cups of flour 1/4 cup of sugar 1 and 1/4 cup of milk DIRECTIONS: No they’re not fluffy pancakes...
What is casein? Casein is one of the main proteins found in milk. It’s commonly processed into sodium caseinate, which is often used in “non-dairy” creamers and other food products. Why does casein matter...
Many years ago, I was learning with a peer in the Deal Synagogue, and we were having an argument regarding the laws of Mukseh on Shabbat. Suddenly, one of the leading Halachic scholars of our time, Rav...
In this week’s parsha, we meet Balak, king of Moav. Though he was a king, the Chumash introduces him as Balak, son of Tzipor – sans the title melech, king. Ramban explains that Balak...
The Sleeper Izzy is sitting in shul one Shabbos morning when he falls asleep and starts to snore. The shul caretaker quickly comes over to him, taps him softly on his shoulder and says, “Please stop your snoring, Izzy,...
It’s hard to miss the growing trend among prominent American figures: some who were once clearly pro-Israel have shifted positions and now promote anti-Israel or even antisemitic rhetoric. Others, who were always critical, have become far more extreme. Influential voices...
For over a decade, Officer Richard Pratti has been a familiar and trusted presence on Main Street in Woodbourne, managing traffic and building strong connections with the community during its...