In the tefillos of Rosh Hashonah we assume that Adam ha’rishon was created on the first of Tishrei. That day at that time was a Friday which today is impossible;...
Parashat Ki-Tavo begins with the Misva of Bikkurim, the requirement to bring one’s first fruits to the Kohen in the Bet Hamikdash. A farmer who grew any of the seven...
I. EXTENT OF THE PROHIBITION The Gemara (Gittin 7a) asks from where we learn that music is forbidden. The Gemara answers with a few possible verses, including “Do not rejoice, Israel,...
INGREDIENTS: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces (8 to 12) Salt and pepper 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 10...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I feel like It is impossible for me to get married. I do a job that isn’t really exciting, and only do it because I know I...
Name: Clint Mosley Jr. Born: June 19, 1992 (age 27) in Mobile, Alabama College: Alabama NFL Draft: 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 Position: Linebacker Salary: Before the season the New York Jets signed...
FAST FACTS: Name: Rabbi David Pardo Title: Managing Director of Torah Initiatives Years working for OU: 6 Job for the OU when you are not working on Torah NY: Centralizing our...
FAST FACTS: Names of people in the Zusha Band: Zechariah Goldschmiedt Shlomo Gaisin Band members currently live in: Both Zach and Shlomo live in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Grew up in: Zach:...
In Devarim, Perek Chof Gimmel, posuk gimmel the Torah commands Bnei Yisroel not to allow a mamzer to marry a Jewish woman. There is a famous machlokes Rishonim on the concept...
The general custom of Ashkenazim is to begin reciting Selichos on Motzei Shabbos. Why do we always begin the recitation of Selichos on a Motzei Shabbos? Sefer Leket Yosher (OC 118:1...