IS SECULAR MUSIC KOSHER? 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...
In Shemos, Perek Yud Zayin, posuk tes zayin, the Torah says there should be a war of Hashem against Amalek from generation to generation. There are two places in the...
Last week, I started my dear wife’s life story with what I thought was most important: How she made shalom bayis her most important mission in life. Now however, I...
RABBI GIL STUDENT FAST FACTS Born: August 8, 1972 Grew up in: Teaneck, NJ Family: wife Miriam, 4 children and 1 grandchild Lives currently in: Marine Park Yeshivas/Schools growing up: Solomon Schechter, Frisch, YU Smicha from:...
As I mourn the passing of my dear Rebbetzin and life-mate, Miriam Libby, my mind wanders down memory lane to all of the wonderful experiences we had together. The posuk says “V’hachai...
Birth Name: Robert James Gronkowski Nickname: GRONK Born: May 14, 1989 (age 28), Amherst, NY Height: 6′ 6″ Weight: 265 lbs Current team: New England Patriots (#87 / Tight end) Education: University of Arizona, Williamsville North...
INGREDIENTS 1 chicken cut in 1/8ths 5 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp oregano, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil 1⁄2 cup pitted green olives 1⁄4 cup capers, plus 2 tbsp of their juices 10-12 dates – pitted and...
The Mishna in Meseches Sofrim, Perek Chof, halacha alef and bais and the Tur in siman taf chaf vov say that one should only make Kiddush Levana on Motzai Shabbos when he smells good and is wearing nice clothing. The Trumas Hadeshen in siman lamed heh says that...
Since we recently experienced a significant snowfall, it is worthwhile to review some of the ideas of snow removal on Shabbos. First and foremost, people need to be careful. If...
I prepared for The Rebbetzin’s levaya with my pockets full of tissues. I realized afterward that I had used hardly any of them, and neither had the people sitting near me....