30 Apr Aveilus, Sefirah, and Hallel
The Gemorah (Moed Koton 14B) understands from the pesukim in parshas Shmini that the kohein gadol does not observe aveilus over the death of a relative. (See Sefer Ginat Egoz,...
The Gemorah (Moed Koton 14B) understands from the pesukim in parshas Shmini that the kohein gadol does not observe aveilus over the death of a relative. (See Sefer Ginat Egoz,...
Here, on the eastern coast, spring finally seems to be here. It looks nearly certain that we won’t see snowplows until next year and, as the plants start to bloom...
The Inside and the Outside A wealthy Jewish man buys a fabulous home in Beverly Hills, California. He brings in a local workman to decorate the place. When the job is...
We learn about the mitzvah of “Kissui Hadam” (covering of the blood) in Vayikra, Perek Yud Zayin, posuk yud gimmel. When a person slaughters a bird or a chaya (wild...
The custom to bake schlissel challah for the first Shabbos after Pesach is a long-standing one. “The Shabbat after Pesach when we announce the coming of Iyar some…have the custom...
Name: Louis Linwood Voit Born: February 13, 1991 (age 28 years) in Wildwood, MO Height: 6” 3” Weight: 225 lbs Nickname: Meathead Bats: Right-handed Position: First Base Education: Lafayette High School MLB debut: in 2017 with the St....
Let’s separate these products; soaps and shampoos, are fine. If they’re not edible and they’re not Rauy Lachilah Lekelev, they’re fine. Anything that’s put in the mouth, should be only...
This is only for people who kasher plastic because the inside of your microwave is plastic. If you don’t kasher plastic, you can’t kasher your microwave. If you feel that...
I. Enslaving the Jews Were the Egyptians right in enslaving the Jews? The question seems outrageous at first. However, Pharaoh and the Egyptians fulfilled G-d’s prophecy to Avraham that his descendants...
The story of Yetziat Mitzrayim and the miracles of Pesach showcase many different “dramas”. Of course, the primary narrative is the great theological milestone– G-d’s descent into history and His...