09 Nov HOW DO YOU SPELL RABBI?
The Sages use different titles to refer to different levels of scholars because not all rabbis have equal authority. In order of increasing importance: Rav, Rabbi, Rabban, the scholar’s name...
The Sages use different titles to refer to different levels of scholars because not all rabbis have equal authority. In order of increasing importance: Rav, Rabbi, Rabban, the scholar’s name...
Does one need to tovel electric appliances? There are many different appliances; there is no one rule. For example, an urn should be toiveled. Obviously, after you toivel an urn, you should...
I love chuppahs – all chuppahs, from the majestic and flowery, to the look of simple elegance, to a plain taalis, they are all special. Though different, every chuppah has something...
At the end of this week’s parasha, Parashat Vayera, G-d tells Abraham to take his son, Yishak, to Har HaMoria, where he places him on the altar, puts a knife...
INGREDIENTS: LOTUS CRACK BALLS 2.5 cups oats 1 cup lotus butter (chunky or smooth) 2/3 cup honey 2 tsp vanilla Dash of salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup craisins DIRECTIONS: This is my absolute favorite go to snack! I am allergic to...
The story is told of a Rabbi who once came to Rav Yosef Haim Sonenfeld to discuss a certain halachic topic. The Rabbi presented his opinion, and Rav Sonenfed told...
Rochel Imeinu, Mama Rochel, Mother Rachel. No matter the language, Rochel is my mother, she is your mother, she is the mother of Klal Yisroel, the Jewish nation This Shabbos, the...
SELFISH A big, burly man visited the rabbi’s home and asked to see the Rebbetzin, the rabbi’s wife, a person well known for her numerous charitable deeds. “Rebbetzin,” he said in a...
There are many halachos which apply to leaving food in the hands of a non-Jew. Is there a difference between sending food in the hands of a non-Jew and basar...
The Torah in Parashat Lech-Lecha writes about Abraham Abinu’s experiences after settling in Eretz Yisrael, and we read that when he reached the land, “Va’yet Aholo” – “he pitched his...