The Final Moments It is not unusual for a husband and wife to have an argument. But all would agree that for everything, including a dispute, there is a proper place and time. Yaakov and Rachel have enjoyed...
For the last month and a half, nobody I know has slept through the night. Certainly, those in Israel, especially those married to soldiers, and those who are parents or siblings of soldiers are perpetually restless, on edge,...
The Mufti, Haj Amin ימח שמו Husseini-al וזכרו, was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Islamic leader who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II and vehemently opposed the establishment of the Jewish state. He once approached the Brisker...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I’m not sure what to do. My chasan who is generally responsive and attentive has become very distracted now that football season has started. He spends hours watching...
On Chanukah, we insert Al Hanissim into our davening and bentching. It is very practical for us to discuss all the halachos that apply to this. Some questions we will discuss are: Why is it said? Is there a difference...
I. Shabbos Clothes We greet Shabbos and spend the entire day clean and proper, dressed in fine clothes. Do we also need to wear fine shoes that we have designated for Shabbos? The Gemara (Shabbos 119a) says that...
Chanukkah is one of two holidays that the Rabbis instituted to celebrate great miracles that happened to our nation, the other, of course, being Purim. Several differences exist between the way we observe Chanukkah and the way we...
Q: Is Turkey Kosher? - I have heard that there are some Jews who do not consider turkey kosher. Can you tell me the reason for this? As far as I know, turkey with kosher certification is...
The opening verse of Parashat Vayeseh tells, “Va’yeseh Yaakob Mi’Be’er Sheba Va’yelech Harana” – “Yakaob left from Be’er Sheba, and he went to Haran.” Rashi notes that the first half of this verse – “Yaakob left from Be’er...
