The Verse that Says It All A fascinating Midrash credits an isolated verse in this week’s Torah p o r t i o n , Pinchas, encapsulating the quintessence of Judaism. The Midrash quotes four opinions as to which...
Summer is the best time for delicious farm fresh produce. Take advantage and buy fresh from the farm ingredients – they will enhance your meals INGREDIENTS: For the Salad 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed...
It happens in air- ports around the world, or in random places including na- tional parks, hospi- tals, convention cen- ters, and sporting events. You see each other from a distance. As you get closer, you lock eyes...
After Pinchas acted with zealotry by killing Zimri and Kozbi, he was rewarded by G-d with the “Covenant of Peace”. The Netziv (1817-1893) explains why – contrary to our intuitive expectation — the “Covenant of Peace” is in fact...
One of the great Biblical acts of valor was the zealous execution of the Nasi Zimri and the Midianite Princess Kozbi by the courageous tzaddik, Pinchas. Although the Torah rarely discusses rewards, Hashem informs us that Pinchas was granted a great...
We find an interesting pasuk in the parashah of Akeidas Yitzchak (Bereishis 22:7). “Then Yitzchak spoke to Avraham his father and said ‘Father – ‘And he Avraham) said,’ Here I am, my son. And he (Yitzchak) said ‘Here are the fire and the...
Can one buy frozen fruits that are not checked like strawberries, blackberries etc and blend it for a fruit shake? How about vegetables unchecked for a shake? Any fruit or berry that needs...
It is possible at some point in your life you might have wondered who would come to your funeral and how many people would show up. A Belgian man took his curiosity to find out the answers to...
Sages tell us an astounding fact: that Bilaam had prophetic powers on par with Moshe Rabbeinu. The verse says, “There arose not in Israel another prophet equal to Moshe” [Devarim 34:10]. The Rabbis explain that there did not arise...
I. AI as a Posek Everyone is talking about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI). While the current version of AI frequently gives laughably incorrect answers, it offers us a realistic idea of the possibility of a coherent technology...