Gambling is very widespread to-day. People go to casinos, and bet on horses and sporting events. They gamble at slot machines and play various card games. Until recently, gambling was not done on such a wide scale. However, it became legal...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I’m hoping you can help me. I have been friends with this guy for the past few years. We get along well and I have strong feelings for...
Please explain the word “GLATT”-is it still shayach today? Very, very much! Not only is it relevant today, but it probably has more applications today than it originally did. Glatt is a Yiddish word...
After three seasons with little flu activity, the dreaded illness came back with a fury. In the last few weeks, almost every family I know has been hit by either the flu, Covid-19, RSV, or some combination of...
Parashat Yitro is fa- mous for the story of Ma’amad Har Sinai – Hashem’s Revela- tion to Beneh Yisrael at Mount Sinai, when He pronounced the Ten Commandments. This is not the first time when we find the number...
Parashat Yitro tells the story of Ma’amad Har Sinai – Hashem’s revela- tion to Beneh Yisrael at Mount Sinai. We read that the people came to the mountain ויתיצבו ההר בתחתית” – and they stood underneath the mountain.” The...
Laws about gun control serve as perpetual fuel for political debates. However, everyone agrees that some people should carry guns in some circumstances. Whether police officers or soldiers, on duty or prepared for duty, some people need to carry guns...
The pasuk says, “Yisro, the minister of Midyan, the father-in- law of Moshe, heard all that G-d did to Moshe and to Israel, His people – that Hashem took Israel out of Egypt.” [Shemos 18:1] Rashi teaches: Yisro...
Parshas Yisro. Parsha of the Jewish nation receiving the Aseres Hadibros. The commandments were inscribed on luchos – two tablets, with five commandments on each side. The right side was comprised of mitzvos bein adam...
Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat, also known as Rosh HaShanah L’illanos, the New Year for Trees. While it may still be cold outside, with the winds blowing and the tree branches bare, life beneath...