I. Who is Driving? Driving a car is operating a dangerous weapon. An accident can cause significant financial damage and physical harm, even death. But who is responsible for the damage?...
Parashat Vayeshev tells the story of Yosef, who was sold as a slave by his brothers, and brought down to Egypt. He became the slave of an Egyptian nobleman named...
Much of our attention and concern these days is focused on the explosive increase in antisemitism. In November alone, there was a 125% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New...
Throughout Jewish history, our people have been challenged by a variety of temptations. The yeitzer hara comes in many stripes and colors. There was a time when we were sorely...
In the beginning of Hilchos Chanukah [3:1], The Ramba”m says, “In the time of the Second Temple, the Greek Government made decrees against Israel and tried to abolish their religion....
On Chanukah, we insert Al Hanissim into our davening and bentching. It is very practical for us to discuss all the halachos that apply to this. Some questions we will...
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into large pieces 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup cinnamon applesauce, for serving sour...
When is the optimal time to light Chanukah candles? The Talmud (Shabbos 21a) relates that Chanukah candles should be lit when the sun disappears from view, and should remain lit for half an hour. This 672:1)....
Guarding Against Esav the ‘Biter’ as well as Against Esav the ‘Kisser’ This week’s parsha teaches us how Yaakov has to deal with Esav in order to survive in Galus [exile]. We...
