17 Nov PARASHAT VAYISHLACH- JEWISH PHOTOSYNTHESIS
We read in Parashat Vayishlah of the angel that attacked Yaakob Abinu as he made his way back to Eretz Yisrael from the home of Laban. The Rabbis teach us...
We read in Parashat Vayishlah of the angel that attacked Yaakob Abinu as he made his way back to Eretz Yisrael from the home of Laban. The Rabbis teach us...
A fter years of research, the Rebbe of Radzin zy”a believed he found the blue techeiles dye, which could be used for tzitzis. To verify his claim, the Rebbe of...
Rabbi Avigdor Miller, Zt”l, Zy”a, makes a fascinating observation. When the Torah records historical events, it invariably starts the narrative with the letter ‘vav.’ Thus, we find in this week’s...
Prior to 1974, the standard practice for dealing with someone who was choking was to whack the afflicted person on the back. Dr. Henry Heimlich argued hitting them that way...
I. What A Rabbi Does Most of us have been to enough Jewish weddings that we know how they work. We can easily officiate. Even without a big crowd, all a man has to do is give a woman a...
Sh ould a h a s h g a c h a put on the product they certify the beracha one sh ould make on that produ ct? We at...
INGREDIENTS: Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) – you can omit if there are nut allergies 1/2 cup margarine (melted) Sweet Potato Mixture: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can...
INGREDIENTS: Orange-Honey Glaze: • 3/4 cup honey • 1 teaspoon, orange zest • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon cracked...
Leah Was Commended For Recognizing “I Have Received More Than I Deserve” Upon the birth of her fourth son, Yehudah, Leah said, “This time I will thank Hashem” [Bereishis 29:35]. Rashi...
In this week’s parshah, we are introduced to two of our matriarchs, Rochel and Leah, the wives of Yaakov. “And Leah’s eyes were ‘rakos’, tender and Rochel was ‘yefas toe’ahr, vi’fas...