Many dramatic and heroic personalities dominate the stories of Breishit. Parshat Toldot showcases a secondary character known as Avimelech the King of the sea-faring Plishtim. His first impressions are encouraging...
Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov are the three pioneers of Judaism. Each one introduced a vital component of Yiddishkeit. Avraham Avinu initiated chesed, kindness, Yitzchak Avinu demonstrated avodah, Divine service such...
A child‘s obligation to honor his parents necessarily infringes on that child’s freedom. Choosing a spouse is one of the most important decisions of a person’s life. On the one...
In Bereishis, Perek Chof Heh, posuk chof it says that Yitzchok was forty years old when he married Rivkah. In posuk chof vov it says that Yitzchok was sixty when...
INGREDIENTS: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons drained capers 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lb.), skin removed 3/4 teaspoon...
Name: Mats André Zuccarello Aasen Born: September 1, 1987 (age 31) in Oslo, Norway Height: 5 ft 7 in Weight: 179 lb Position: Right Wing Shoots: Left Salary: In 2014-15 signed a four-year, $18 million deal. This year...
Name: Naomi Levin Lives: Upper West Side on West End Ave. In the upper 80’s. Party Affiliation: Running on 3 party lines: Republican, Conservative and Reform. Opponent: Jerry Nadler District: The 10th Congressional district,...
After a gut-wrenching week of tears and grief Shabbat finally approaches. It is difficult to imagine the sorrow and agony flooding the hearts of the Jewish community of Pittsburgh and...
A charitable pledge constitutes a vow that must be fulfilled. However, like many vows, it can be nullified if proper regret is presented to a religious court, if it is...