The Story of Yisro The opening of this week’s parsha tells the story of the priest of Midian, Yisro, who chooses to come to the wilderness to spend time with the fledgling Jewish nation. “Yisro, the priest of Midian,...
The Torah’s description of Matan Torah, the most seminal moment in human history, a moment that defined not only a nation but gave meaning and purpose to the very creation of the world, is extremely powerful and dynamic,...
There are a few passages in the Torah and other sources that deal with prophecies regarding the time of Mashiach’s arrival. Never before in history have these prophecies appeared so relevant to current events. These sources are truly fascinating,...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I just spent Shabbos at my future in-laws, and I don’t know what to do. They are a wonderful family, sweet, and welcoming. The only problem? The food...
Gambling is very widespread today. People go to casinos, and bet on horses and sporting events. They gamble at slot machines and play various card games. Until recently, gambling was not done on such a wide scale. However, it became legal...
I. The Maximal Tzadik A recent saying has it that every Jew is a tzadik, righteous. Taken literally, the statement strains credulity. Jews, like everyone else, commit sins, some grievously so. Even the conscientious Jew is marked by inconsistency and...
Parashat Yitro describes a situation that is quite common – a father-in-law giving his son-in-law unsolicited advice. Yitro – the father of Moshe Rabbenu’s wife, Tzippora – observed how Moshe sat all day as the people lined up...
As an aside to the mention of Yisro’s arrival in the camp, the Torah records the names of the two sons of Moshe, and the reasons why they were called by these specific names. Gershom was called Gershom because...
SUPER BOWL WINGS INGREDIENTS: 2-3 lbs of wings I like to cut them in half so that you have two pieces per Wing. It’s easier to eat that way. Garlic powder Onion powder Paprika Cayenne Cumin Salt Pepper. Oregano Consume mix Olive oil DIRECTIONS: I love...
The idea that out of 613 mitzvos Hashem handpicked ten for special highlighting on the two luchos, the two tablets, leads to a lot of fascinating speculation. Let me share some of my musings with you. The three most...