The last two weeks we’ve been extrapolating many disciplines for life from the profound game of chess. Before we continue, I thought I’d share with you an interesting chess vignette of my own. There was a shomer Torah...
People communicate with words, but Hashem has other forms of communication. For example, Hashem told Eliyahu HaNavi (I Malachim 17:9) “Arise, go to Tzarfat which belongs to Tzidon and sojourn there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” The Chofetz Chaim...
I am a frequent traveler and sometimes I find myself in a motel with a kitchenette. Am I able to go to the local fish store and purchase kosher fish? A: You certainly cannot buy fish that is cooked...
Parashat Balak tells the famous story of the attempt made by Balak, the king of Moav, to annihilate Am Yisrael by hiring a gentile prophet, Bilam, to place a curse on them. G-d intervened and protected Beneh...
This week’s parsha tells us of Balak, King of Moav, and Bilaam, a sorcerer and practitioner of black magic. Balak saw Bnei Yisroel’s large encampment, their vast number of tents, and became filled with feelings...
The Sleeper Izzy is sitting in shul one Shabbos morning when he falls asleep and starts to snore. The shul caretaker quickly comes over to him, taps him softly on his shoulder and says, “Please stop your snoring, Izzy,...
Each and every one of us needs to take a step back and take ownership over how we interact. When the peace and harmony of Shabbat concluded and we learned the news of an assassination attempt on Donald...
INGREDIENTS: 6-8 strips of flanken meat 3 to 4 Yukon gold potatoes cut into cubes 2 leeks using only the white part sliced them 10 cloves of garlic Sauce One cup of your favorite barbecue sauce...
One of the more famous symbols of the Jewish army is that they are referred to as lions. There are drawings of lions in soldier uniforms and songs that liken the Jewish people to lions and lion cubs....
Dear Rabbi and Shira , Thank you for your weekly column in the Jewish & Country Vues. I read it weekly. I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a situation. I had...