Chazal (Eichah Rabba 4:14) say that the Churban was very beneficial for Klal Yisrael because “Hashem poured out his anger on wood and stone,” and not on His holy nation, chalilah. This is related to our discussion above. With belief in hashgachah pratis, we...
Are medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss permitted according to halacha? In Maseches Bava Kama, we learn that a person is prohibited from causing harm to another individual, whether physically or financially. This is a serious Torah...
And Avraham hurried to the tent to Sarah, and he said, quickly bring three sa’ah of fine flour, knead it and make loaves. Bereishis 18:6 Hilchos Berachos are extremely important since they apply every day of our lives, and yet...
Torah and anger are mutually exclusive After the war against Midyan, Bnei Yisrael were taught the laws of kashering keilim. Surprisingly, Moshe Rabbeinu does not teach these halachos. Instead, Elazar HaKohen steps in. Rashi (Bamidbar 31:21) explains why. Moshe...
We read in Parashat Matot of the request made by the tribes of Reuven and Gad to permanently settle in the region east of the Jordan River. Beneh Yisrael had captured this territory from the kingdoms of...
My mother, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h, was shul rebbetzin, Torah teacher, and mentor to countless. She was known for her listening ear, sage advice and kind heart. Many would turn to her for guidance...
The Old Man Arnold had reached the age of 105 and suddenly stopped going to synagogue. Worried by Arnold’s absence after so many years of faithful attendance, his rabbi went to see him. He found him in excellent...
In his book, “The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness,” Dr. Jerome Groopman shares the following story: Barbara received another three courses of chemotherapy, but the tumor seemed to shrug off the drugs. The deposits...
INGREDIENTS: Chicken cut in 1/8ths 1 large onion, sliced 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp silan 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Place the sliced onion in the bottom...
With profound sorrow and aching hearts, the IVDU family joins together in mourning the sudden and heartbreaking passing of our beloved principal, Mrs. Chavie Kahn, ה“ע. The news has left students, parents, faculty, alumni, and the entire community stunned. A woman...