Humanity had turned the corner: after two thousand years of barbarism and heresy Avraham discovered God and launched a revolution of religious consciousness. One metropolis, however, remained unyielding, stuck in...
Through the media, we are c o n s t a n t l y bombarded by death. This preoccupation with death tends to prey on a person’s mind and...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi. I’m engaged to a great guy. My issue with him is that he seems very indecisive in terms of which career to pursue. After many years...
INGREDIENTS: Marinade: 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup Coca-Cola 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup steak Sauce 1 1/2 tbs freshly ground black pepper Other ingredients: 2 pounds...
Nearing the End A priest and a pastor from a local church were standing by the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: The End is Near! Turn Yourself...
This election cycle has brought us headlines such as, “Leading Orthodox rabbi endorses Trump for reelection” and “Leading Israeli Modern Orthodox rabbi condemns Trump.” We have orthodox rabbis publishing articles telling...
Our father Avrohom was known for his love of G-d. Yeshaya refers to him as, “avraham ohavi,” “the one who loved Me” (Yeshaya 41:8). In what way does man demonstrate...
I. Of Making Many Books There Is No End New technology brings blessings at first but then curses follow. The printing press with movable type, invented around the year 1440 (5200...
Parashat Vayera begins with the story of the three angels – who appeared as ordinary nomads – whom Abraham Abinu welcomed and hosted. The Torah describes at length the efforts...
Someone sent his butler to bring a barrel of wine as a gift to the Meor Einayim, Rebbe Nachum of Chernobyl zt’l. (In that era people would commonly send gifts,...