How many people do you know who fast on the 20th of Sivan? The likely answer is zero. It is not one of the minor fast days, and obviously not Tisha...
We all know that on Pesach we say Hamotzi on the Matzah, but does that apply after Pesach as well, or perhaps a different Bracha is recited? The Gemara (מב א ,ברכות (explains that one should say Hamotzi and...
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 3 large ripe bananas 1 egg 1/3 cup melted margarine or you can use 1/3 cup applesauce DIRECTIONS: Bananas - I can never...
The time from Pesach to Shavuos is a time of minimizing joy. However, many question arise as to what is included in this, such as what are the reasons for this custom? Are there different customs? What is included in the...
Shemone Esrei where we proclaim to Hashem that “You are Holy,” and conclude with blessing Hashem for being the “Almighty Who is Holy,” is somewhat peculiar. In all the ensuing blessings, we thank Hashem for gifts that He gives...
The Origin of Holistic Medicine The Redundancy The Torah portion of Tazria, Leviticus chapter 13, discusses the laws of tzaraas, an unusual The Torah portion of Tazria, Leviticus chapter 13, discusses the laws of tzaraas, an unusual illness,...
It states (Koheles 10:11) “A snake bites...
Parashiyot Tazria and Mesora devote a great deal of attention to the laws of Sara’at, a condition that would befall people as a punishment for various sins. Sara’at manifested itself as a discoloration either in a person’s...
Is a woman allowed to marry before her older sister? This opens many emotional issues, as the anxiety over marriage grows as a single person ages. Perhaps the younger sister should wait in order to avoid causing her sibling...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi, I’m engaged to a wonderful guy. He treats me well. He gets along well with my family, but I’m having a problem with how sensitive he is....