The Torah in Parashat Vayikra discusses the various kinds of sacrifices, including the sin-offering that one was required to bring after committing certain sins. In introducing this sin-offering, the Torah speaks of “Nefesh Ahat” – literally, “one soul” –...
What is the real difference between hametz and matzah? When we bake hallah, the dough is left on the counter for a while to rise. In the meantime, the baker can do whatever he or she wants...
I. Checking for Chametz According to Torah law, we must get rid of all of our chametz, our leavened bread, before Pesach. However, this can be accomplished either by rendering it all ownerless or by disposing of it. Rabbinic law...
Moshe Waited for the Call A verse in this week’s parsha says, “And G-d called to Moshe and He spoke to him...
For over 40 years, Nachum Segal has been the host of the Jewish Moments in the Morning (JM in the AM) radio program and of the Nachum Segal Network (NSN)....
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INGREDIENTS: 4 large eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup cocoa 1 cup potato starch 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9x9 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside....
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The Key To Success Is Initiative Parshas Vayakhel contains a verse describing the people who came forth in the construction of the Tabernacle: “Every man whose heart inspired him (asher nesa’o...
I. Lashon Ha-Ra With Legs The idea that derogatory speech can go viral — a post, video or message can be forwarded thousands of times — should more than ever bring...