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...
This is the time for courage, resolve, and to embrace your Jewish identity. The Jewish world is on fire. The bloodbath orchestrated by Hamas and Iran on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Southern Israel has woken up a part...
According to a new Reuters poll, a majority of Americans now back a ceasefire in the war Israel is fighting again Hamas. Disturbingly, nearly 70 percent of Americans said the Israeli government should pursue a ceasefire, including three...
If you had your first child, and that child is the first of the holy Shvatim who are the building blocks of Klal Israel, what would you name him? Considering that the name has a significant impact,...
INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds of colorful cherry tomatoes 1 dozen chopped Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons capers 2 pounds of trimmed green beans DIRECTIIONS: Green beans are such a fantastic vegetable. Anyway you make them they come out delicious. These green beans with...