27 Aug Giving or Taking
In Devarim, Perek Tes Vov, posuk zayin the Torah teaches us that if a poor person comes to you asking for tzedaka, you may not close your fists and not...
In Devarim, Perek Tes Vov, posuk zayin the Torah teaches us that if a poor person comes to you asking for tzedaka, you may not close your fists and not...
At the core of Jewish identity lies Kosher dietary laws and kosher eating. Almost every “identified” Jew maintains some minimal standard of a kosher diet. Kosher laws themselves are Divine...
THE FIGHT A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Kaddish prayer. Half of the congregation said one should sit, while the other half...
It is very painful to see that there is missionary activity taking place in Eretz Yisroel. The official Catholic response to the Zionist movement (when it first began) was that...
Moshe Rabbenu begins Parashat Re’eh by exhorting Benei Yisrael, “Look, I have presented before you today a blessing and a curse.” Many commentators noted the grammatical shift in this verse...
I. Accepting Danger Are you permitted or forbidden to enter a dangerous situation? The Gemara (Shabbos 32a) states that you are forbidden to enter a dangerous situation and rely on a...
Dear Rabbi and Shira I’m engaged to a great young woman. We connect well, have similar life goals, and are excited to get married and spend the rest of our lives...
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup ketchup 1/3 cup soy sauce 4 teaspoons honey 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 pounds chicken drumettes Optional: Sliced green onions DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour 1...
Pete Alonso’s ninth-inning 40th home run blast in the Mets’ 11-5 win over the Royals last Sunday, moved him past the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger for the NL rookie record. With...
We learn about the requirement to bentch Birkas Hamazon after eating and being satiated from the posuk in Devarim, Perek Ches, posuk yud. The gemara in Brachos, daf chof alef,...