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I opened the door of my over-stuffed freezer, and a large roast came tumbling out, right onto my poor toes. OUCH! No one was home, not a soul around to hear me, yet I...
I opened the door of my over-stuffed freezer, and a large roast came tumbling out, right onto my poor toes. OUCH! No one was home, not a soul around to hear me, yet I...
The Judah-Tamar Drama It is a fascinating story: Judah has three sons, Er, Onan and Shalah. His oldest son, Er, married a woman named Tamar, but died prematurely, without children. His bereft father, Judah, suggested to his second son,...
The light of Chanukah this year is dimmed and diminished even before it is lit. The news of a horrific terror attack at a Chanukah event at Bondi Beach in Australia has shaken us to the core. Ten innocent...
After the horrific attack in Sydney, Australia, Jews around the world emphasized again and again the sacred message of Chanukah, affirming that a small amount of light can dispel great darkness. And that we will continue to bright the...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi. I read your column all the time. I hope you can help me. I’m not sure what to do. I’ve gone out with this guy several times....
On Chanukah, we insert Al Hanissim into our davening and bentching. It is very practical for us to discuss all the halachos that apply to this. Some questions we will discuss are: Why is it said? Is there a difference...
RABBI RAZIEL COHEN, also known as the Tactical Rabbi, is making waves in both the Jewish and firearms communities. At just 28, he has spent over a decade training in...
In parshas Ki Teitzei, the Or HaChaim HaKodesh, zt”l, zy”a, tells us that the true enemy of every person is the Yeitzer Hara, the evil inclination. As the Gemara informs us, “Yitzro shel adam misgabeir alav b’chol yom um’vakeish...
The Kav HaYashar (96) writes, “Every candle that is lit for a mitzvah is extremely holy. If we had ruach hakadosh, we would perceive the future when we light those candles. They tell us prophecy and resemble the times that...
When is the optimal time to light Chanukah candles? The Talmud (Shabbos 21a) relates that Chanukah candles should be lit when the sun disappears from view, and should remain lit for half an hour. This 672:1). However, it...