We are living in a time of more words than ever before. Think about how many words we encounter and produce in a single day. Texts, WhatsApps, emails, posts, comments, voice notes, captions, reactions. And now with AI, we...
As we stand in the midst of the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, it is worthwhile to find out a fundamental question: What exactly is teshuvah? At first glance, the answer seems obvious: improving our ways and turning away from sin....
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...
As we approach the Yom Tov of Yom Kippur, thoughts of the day’s significance occupy our minds. At the same time, we’re also concerned about how we will make it through the fast. One of the interesting mitzvos we have...
I. Changing the Ending People are familiar with the changes to the Amidah prayer during Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the time from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur. In addition to four insertions, we say Ha-Melech Ha-Kadosh and Ha-Melech Ha-Mishpat at the...
GOLDEN POTATO SOUP INGREDIENTS: One and half pounds Yukon gold potatoes - Peeled and chopped Two parsnips - peeled and chopped One onion - chopped Three stocks of celery - chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced...
And he arrived at the place and he slept overnight there, because the sun had set. ~Bereishis 28:11 What is the halachic status of someone who is asleep? Is the person in any way obligated in mitzos or...
What is the secret to making lasting resolutions? In the first responsive line of Avinu Malkeinu, we ask Hashem to help us do “teshuvah sheleimah,” complete repentance. The addition of that descriptor, sheleimah, makes it sound like there is...
I once took a trip with my wife to Dubai. At one point during the trip, our tour guide brought us to a spice market. We spent around an hour perusing through the market, marveling at...
I would like to share a thought about Yom Kippur. As Rav Dovid Kronglass used to say, this is the most important week of the year. We have a tremendous task in front of us and that is...