The issue of bal tashchis is a common problem. May one discard the remnants of his drink? How to dispose of the leftovers of a simcha? What to do with the leftover challah after a Shabbos meal? People often spend...
It might be somebody in your family – a child, a parent, your spouse, or a sister-in-law. It might be a friend or neighbor. Perhaps it’s a coworker. We all know at least one, and...
I. Taking Risks The Torah requires us to take care of our health but few people do this vigilantly. Most people take small risks, eat moderately unhealthy foods frequently, exercise too...
America is in a state of moral decline. That is not just my feeling, it is the assessment of a majority of Americans. According to Gallup, “Not only are Americans feeling...
Parshas Chukas begins with the laws of the Parah Adumah [Red Heifer]. The Torah then tells us of the death of Miriam [Bamidbar 20:1], and then goes on to describe the incident where “There was no water for...
INGREDIENTS: For the Salad 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup corn kernels 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 6 green onions, thinly sliced (optional) For the...
From the time of the Exodus, Bnei Yisroel were blessed to be guided by three leaders, Moshe, Aaron and Miriam. According to the Midrash, just as Moshe led the men...
A relative of Reb Eisik Shor of Slabodka zt'l broke her foot, and she was home-ridden for a very long time until it cured. Being home so long was hard for her, and Reb Eizik visited her and tried...
We live in the age of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. A world where through social media we are exposed to the power of influencers, ordinary people who build up...
K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level (28,251 feet), is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. The mountain has a fatality rate of 29 percent. K2 had never...