One of the mitzvos of this week’s parashah is (22:10), “You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.” Rashi writes that this prohibition applies to all species. Two species may not be bound together while working. The Daas Zekeinim m’Baalei...
Checking Eggs for Blood Spots - What is the issue with checking eggs for blood spots? If I buy a package of eggs which is certified kosher, is this necessary? The Halacha is that...
The Torah in Parashat Ki-Teseh introduces the subject of the Ben Sorer U’moreh – the “wayward son.” This is a delinquent 13-year-old child, whose delinquency manifests itself particularly in addictive indulgence. He eats and drinks so compulsively that...
Back to school. Are we up to that already? Where did the summer go? Do I spy school supplies on the store shelves? From backpacks to school shoes, we are so busy with the fall...
Why Death? The law in this week’s parsha concerning a wayward son seems absurd and horrific. “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey the voice of his father and the voice of...
I receive a lot of shidduch refer- ence calls and people ask all kinds of questions. Is he kind? Is she easygoing? Is he a serious learner? Is she growth-oriented? Is he responsible? Does she...
This week’s parshah, Ki Tetse, teaches an inspiring lesson in emunah, one that can be particularly uplifting for anyone struggling with challenges or difficult circumstances. The Torah says: “When you build a new house, you shall make a...
INGREDIENTS: Dijon mustard Mince a few cloves of fresh garlic Chop some sprigs of fresh rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper *Combine and shmear all over the meat DIRECTIONS: Do not be intimidated by the meat. The key is to...
I don’t know what to do! I’m dating a guy who I totally adore his personality but cannot deal with his disorderliness. I come from a family where everything thing has...
There is a well-known custom to recite L’Dovid Hashem Ori, the 27th chapter of Tehillim, from the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Sukkos. What is the source of this custom? Why is there such a...