As I was coming out of shul yesterday, who do I meet but the Yeitzer Hara himself. As my readers know, I’m always anxious to learn some new tricks, on ...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Yisro, we see the mitzvah of honoring one’s parents. In Parshas Kedoshim we see the mitzvah of respecting one’s parents. In Parshas Yisro when the...
The question is whether you can recite havdalah over a cup of coffee. It struck me that this is an issue whose resolution changes depending on the time and place,...
I. Vegetarianism and Values I was not the only observer surprised by the outcry against the killing of Harambe the gorilla in order to save a child who had wandered into...
The Alshich HaKodesh, the Holy Alshich, Zt”l, Zy”a, asks a penetrating and fascinating question. When Moshe Rabbeinu was born, Yocheved was frightened that the Egyptian death squads would confiscate him...
Name: Brook Robert Lopez (#11) Born: April 1, 1988 (age 28) in North Hollywood, California Height: 7 ft Weight: 268 lb. College: Stanford (2006–2008) Drafted: Selected 10th overall by the...
The posuk tells us that Moshe took the bones of Yosef with him when he left Mitzrayim. The Midrash says, “Come and see Moshe Rabbeinu’s great love of mitzvos.” When all...
The Atlanta Falcons are worth an estimated $2.13 billion, according to a September 2016 Forbes estimate. Quarterback Matt Ryan has spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Falcons, and he’s...
The Super Bowl’s commercials have become nearly as big a draw as the game itself. According to Prosper Insights and Analytics, 17.7% of adults say that advertisements are the most...
Being that the Super Bowl is this Sunday, I would also like to weigh-in with some thoughts. At the outset, I would like to make a very un-American confession: I...