As summer draws to a close, many people take advantage of the remaining days to travel, go on vacation, and enjoy meals at restaurants before returning to their regular routines. However, eating at restaurants, whether at home or while...
And Tzipporah took a sharp stone and cut off her son’s foreskin and cast it at his feet. Shemos 4:25 Introduction Although the Torah records that Tzipporah gave her son a bris milah, it is not the...
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...
In 2001, Indra Nooyi was named president of PepsiCo. Five years later, she would be promoted to CEO and, in 2007, she would become chairman of the company as well. She once spoke about the day she was...
The Torah in Parashat Shoftim (18:15) introduces the command to obey the instructions of a prophet. Once someone has been confirmed as an authentic prophet, the Torah commands, “Elav Tishma’un” – we must heed everything he tells us...
As we begin the month of Elul – the month when we are to introspect and make an effort to grow and improve – it is worth paying close attention to a pasuk which we say...
INGREDIENTS: 2 1lb packages of red beets 1/2 large white onion 1/3 c honey 2 Tbsp white vinegar Salt to taste DIRECTIONS: Dice your beets. Thinly slice the onion. Add the honey and vinegar. Season with salt. Mix well to combine. Enjoy! VIRAL...
Dreams are a common part of daily life to which the Talmudic Sages attribute great importance. However, on a more careful look, we find conflicting thoughts about dreams in the Talmud and a steadily decreasing concern for them...
The Following Words of Exhortation Apply to YOU! In this week’s Parsha we learn of the Command to appoint a King [Devarim 14:15-20]. This is one of 3 mitzvos that became incumbent upon the Jewish people when they entered...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, We truly enjoy reading your weekly column in The Jewish Vues and appreciate the balanced advice you consistently provide. I struggle with the expectation that the man should...