Hashem said to the nation (Shemos 19:11) “Be prepared for the third day.” Be prepared for matan Torah. Every year, on Shavuos, Hashem gives us the Torah again, and we should prepare ourselves for matan Torah. The dates of Pesach and Yom...
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE BAKE INGREDIENTS: 2 heads cauliflower in florets 1 package boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese Olive oil Salt and pepper 3/4 cup water DIRECTIONS: Move over feta pasta bake - this low carb boursin cheese cauliower bake is so...
Do I need to wait six hours before I can eat meat after having eaten pizza? What about after eating eggplant parmesan? Pizza is typically made with mozzarella cheese, which is aged for only one month and is...
And Tzipporah took a sharp stone and cut off her son’s foreskin and cast it at his feet. Shemos 4:25 Introduction Although the Torah records that Tzipporah gave her son a bris milah, it is not the...
It’s the secret to Jewish success and survival The Book of Numbers begins with yet another census which, Rashi explains, demonstrates Hashem’s great love for us. Just as a person constantly counts money because every dollar is so precious,...
The Mechilta famously tells that before G-d gave the Torah to Beneh Yisrael, He offered it to other nations. He first asked the descendants of Esav if they wanted the Torah, and they replied by questioning what the...
I heard a beautiful Midrash that tells of two neshamos facing the Heavenly Court after 120. As the first neshama stood before the court, a voice called out, “You receive reward for three children”....
The Desert This week’s parsha, named “Bamidbar,” which means “in the desert,” is always read preceding the holiday of Shavuos, when we celebrate the giving of the Torah at Sinai, more than 3,300 years ago, in the year 1313...
Human beings are naturally drawn to joy. We gravitate toward people who radiate positivity, warmth, and happiness. A smiling face, an encouraging word, genuine enthusiasm—these qualities make us feel safe, uplifted, and energized. Psychologists often speak about “emotional contagion,” the...
In an unprecedented moment, a sitting president, Donald J. Trump issued an official proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month alongside America’s 250th anniversary, expressing profound appreciation for Judaism and urging Jews to honor the coming Shabbat by observing it. The Proclamation...