Parashat Bo tells of the final three plagues that Hashem brought upon Egypt, culminating with the final plague, the plague of the firstborn, which led Pharaoh to permit Beneh Yisrael to leave Egypt. Already before the eighth plague,...
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, a former Chief Rabbi of Israel, is a most inspiring speak- er, with a special knack for telling great stories. I had the good fortune of hearing Rabbi Lau speak,...
Always Late Sarah was always late to work no matter how much she tried to be on time, or how many times her boss scolded her. She just could not wake up on time. Her boss said she...
On a recent night in Miami Beach, something unfathomable unfolded. Videos surfaced from a crowded nightclub showing a group of controversial online figures, including Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, and others, arriving at the venue blasting Kanye West’s antisemitic song “Heil Hitler.”...
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...
At this time of year, many people take advantage of the winter season to go on vacation and travel away from home. While such breaks can offer rest and renewal, they also raise important questions about how...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Thank you so much for your column. I enjoy reading it each week. I have been in the dating parsha for about a year now. My problem is...
A male child’s first haircut is called an upsherin, which is taken from the German words “sherr” (cut) and “up” (off). It is also called chalakah. The mitzvah accomplished by cutting the hair is forming peyos on the child....
The first day and the seventh day shall be holy for you; all work shall not be done on them. Only that which is consumed by all people, it alone shall be done for you. Shemos 12:16 Introduction All...
Was Pharaoh really roaming around in pajamas in the middle of the night? We may not have a way to verify that bold claim, but the sentiment is certainly true. When makkas bechoros struck at midnight, Pharaoh...