The Verse that Says It All A fascinating Midrash credits an isolated verse in this week’s parsha, Pinchas, encapsulating the quintessence of Judaismm. The Midrash quotes four opinions as to which biblical verse best sums up the ultimate message of...
Looking around the country today, the America we Jews have come to know, appreciate, and love is becoming increasingly unrecognizable. While this may have been true the last several years on a cultural level with the move towards more...
And you shall make for Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell among you. Shemos 25:8 Introduction There is a long-standing practice to permit eating in shul. Many shuls have a candy man who gives children sweets and...
When Will I See Results? One of the topics in our parashah is the request of Bnos Tzelafchad to receive a portion in Eretz Yisrael. The story is introduced with a detailed identification of these women, and their...
In the midst of recent events, a fascinating debate emerged regarding the relationship between the United States and Israel. The President of the United States declared that without America, there would be no State of Israel. In response, U.S....
Hi! I love reading your column. So, here’s my story. I’ve been married for five months. My wife is kind, considerate, and appreciative. We work long hours and enjoy our precious time...
The time of the three weeks is a time when activities. Why do we refrain from activities? What are included in these activities? Below we halachos of the three weeks. Introduction We live in a world today where it is...
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Twelve score and ten years ago, on July 4, 1776, the United States of America was declared with the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence. At its most basic level, the Declaration proclaimed the start of a new...
The pasuk in this week’s parsha says, “Harass the Midianites and smite them. For they harassed you...