The Mishnah in Pirkeh Avot (6:3) teaches: One who learns from his fellow one chapter, one law, one verse, one statement, or even one letter, must treat him with respect. This is...
There is a widespread custom to eat dairy products on Shavuos. What is the source of this custom? What are the reasons for this custom? Does it apply to both...
After so many centuries of persecution we understand very well the question of the Jewish people (in the haftorah of parshas Eikev), “Has Hashem forsaken us? Has He forgotten about...
In the last few decades, one of the great challenges of our society has been the ever-growing problem of unemployment. Many factors have contributed to this. Recently, many lost jobs...
The Blind Golfer Charlie Boswell was a great athlete who became blind during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. When he returned to...
I. Learning Torah All Night It is common practice today for men to stay up all night learning Torah the first night of Shavuos. It is not clear to me when...
Is one allowed to eat meat after milk? What is the halacha if one makes Kiddush and eats dairy foods, planning to later eat a meat Seudas Yom Tov? What if...
INGREDIENTS: For the crust: 2 cups crushed graham crackers 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar Cheesecake: 16 oz chocolate - melted in microwave or double boiler 1/3 c sugar 12 oz cream cheese - must be room...
FAST FACTS: Name: Julius Deion Randle Born: November 29, 1994 (age 26 years) in Dallas, TX Height: 6’ 8” NBA draft: 2014 (Round: 1 / Pick: 7) Position: Power forward, Center Salary: Signed a 3 year...
This Thursday, May 7th, known in Hebrew as Lag B’omer, the thirty-third day of the omer, is the anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest sages and spiritual...