Much has been dis- cussed over the years regarding Thanksgiv- ing dinner. We will discuss whether such a party is allowed, and if turkey may be served. The underlying point of the debate is whether Thanksgiving is con- sidered a...
I. Close Your Ears The Gemara in Kesubos (5a-b) says, “What does it mean: ‘And you shall have a shovel among your weapons (azenekha)’ (Deut. 23:14)? Do not read it as: ’your weapons’ but as ‘your ear’ (oznekha). If...
And he arrived at the place and he slept overnight there, because the sun had set. Bereishis 28:11 The Gemara (Berachos 60b) teaches that when one goes to sleep, he should recite Shema to provide protection from the...
What makes something a “real” experience? After marrying two sisters a mere week apart, the Torah says that Yaakov loved Rachel “even more” than he loved Leah (29:30). The clear implication is that he loved Leah as well,...
We read in Parashat Vayetze of Yaakov Avinu’s arrangement with his father-in-law, Lavan, whereby he would work for seven years and then be given Lavan’s daughter, Rachel, as a wife. As we know, Lavan deceived Yaakov, bringing Yaakov...
Comparing The Image In Heaven With The Image On Earth: Do They Match? Yaakov Avinu [our Patriarch] dreamt of a ladder that was based on earth, with its top reaching up to Heaven. Angels of G-d were ascending and...
INGREDIENTS: 8-12 bone in chicken pieces - I used thighs 3 sweet potatoes cut into spears 2 onions, sliced Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, grilled chicken spice Olive oil DIRECTIONS: This is so easy to make and delicious! We licked the plate...
Last week, I had a much anticipated family wedding to attend. My cousins, Dr. Sharon and Eric Rosen, were marrying off a child and, having already missed some of their weddings, I made a heroic effort to ensure that...
Reb Chaim Kanievsky zt’l said that when he was seventeen, his father and the Chazon Ish zt’l began looking for a shidduch for him. He ended up marrying the daughter of Reb Eliyashiv zt’l when he was twenty- three, and...
Q: Is Turkey Kosher? - I have heard that there are some Jews who do not consider turkey kosher. Can you tell me the reason for this? As far as I know, turkey with kosher certification is...