Medical marijuana is permissible, but recreational use prevents us from being our best selves. In 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), essentially declaring a war on drugs,...
I.Which Charity? Many people in the Jewish community have achieved varieties of financial success, allowing them the privilege of supporting many charities. This raises questions of communal and philanthropic priorities. Others...
Parshas Vayechi is not only the concluding parsha of Bereishis, but is also the final chapter of Yaakov Avinu’s life. While the parsha tells us about Yaakov’s last days, its name...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I am dating a girl with a generalized Anxiety Disorder. She was very upfront and casually mentioned it after we da te d for a month....
INGREDIENTS: 2 large sweet potato, diced 1 lemon, sliced 3 cup green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 3 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black...
The obligation to recite one hundred berochos daily is very relevant to our daily lives. Many schools have adopted programs to teach children all about this mitzvah. What is this...
As Chanukah is already in our rear view mirrors (believe it or not) and we are facing (at least here on the eastern seaboard) what the Farmer’s Almanac is calling...
Davening with a Minyan It says says in Pirkei Avos “Be careful with the Shema and with Tefillah [to read them at the correct time]. Don’t treat tefillah like an...
Toward the end of Parashat Vayehi, we read of Yosef’s brothers’ fears that Yosef would avenge the pain which they inflicted upon him. They suspected that now that their father,...
The Essence of a Jew: “I Have More Than My Share” In this week’s Parsha, the blessing given to Yehuda reads, [Bereishis 49:8] “Yehuda — your brothers will praise you…” (yoducha...