What does it really mean to be “Shomer Shabbos”? As Yaakov Avinu prepared for their showdown, he sent Eisav a critical message: im Lavan garti, with Lavan I have lived (32:5). Rashi notes that the Hebrew word...
During the cold winter days, one must ensure before Shabbat that the heating is set to the proper temperature. If he forgot to set it or there is another reason the house feels cold, he may not...
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Gambling is very widespread today. People go to casinos and bet on horses and sporting events. They gamble at slot machines and play various card games. Until recently, gambling was not done on such a wide scale. However, it has become...
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR LATKES INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Cauliflower, chopped and steamed 1 russet potato, peeled and grated 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp. flour 1 cup...
I. Remembering Rav Neriah This Shabbos, Vayishlach 5786, is designated as the Knitted Kipah Shabbos in c o m m e m o r a t i o n of the 30th yartzeit of Rav Moshe Tzvi Neriah. Rav...
The Gemara in Masechet Hagigah (5b) tells of Rabbi Yehoshua ben Hananiah, who was exceptionally effective in responding to the heretics of his time, those who worked to challenge Judaism and oppose the Jewish faith. When he...
The Torah tells us that after Yaakov fought with the Angel of Eisav, “The sun rose and was shining upon him” (Yaakov) [Bereishis 32:32]. The Talmud in Chulin [91b] relates a story involving Rabban Gamliel, Rabbi Yishmael, and Rabbi...
The revered and holy Mashgiach of Lakewood, Rav Nosson Vachtfogel, zt”l, zy”a, pondered an interesting contemporary phenomenon. In his sefer, Likutei Reshimos, he wonders why millions of people across the globe have a fascination with soccer. He bluntly depicts it...
The Divrei Yisrael discusses how the “Polish ganavim” would steal: They developed a technique to get the store owner out of the store and leave it unattended. The thief comes to the store and takes an item off the shelves. He...