הן עם כלביא יקום וכארי יתנשא Throughout history, the Jewish people have carried many titles—“a nation of priests,” “a light unto the nations,” and “a stiff-necked people.” But among the most striking images is that of the lion....
Dear Rabbi & Shira I’m a Baalas Teshuva struggling to find “the one.” Many people won’t date me because of my family background. The ones that do date me, I find go...
A male child’s first haircut is called an upsherin, which is taken from the German words “sherr” (cut) and “up” (off). It is also called chalakah. The mitzvah accomplished by cutting the hair is forming peyos on the child....
I. A Time for War Early morning last Friday, Israel attacked Iran in a multi-pronged effort that was wildly successful in its initial stages and we pray will continue to succeed. Koheles (3:6) notwithstanding, there is never a good...
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 stick melted margarine. 1 cup vegan sour cream. 2 eggs Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup soy milk 4 cups fresh blueberries CRUMB...
Parashat Shelah tells the tragic story of Chet HaMeraglim – the sin of the spies. Moshe sent twelve spies into the Land of Israel to see what it was like before Beneh Yisrael proceeded to the land....
Sarah’s Message Passes to Yehoshua by Way of the Yud Many of us are familiar with a very famous Chazal, a statement of our Sages, in this week’s parsha. Before Moshe sent out the spies, he changed the...
When a boy is born, we wait eight days before making a bris. While we might take this for granted, it is still very surprising. The eight-day wait is not for medical reasons. Many hospitals routinely circumcise boys...
Kalev and Yehoshua told the nation that they don’t have to be afraid of the nations living in Eretz Canaan because (14:7-9) Sar Tzelem M’aleihem, “Their shadow has left them.” The Sfas Emes (5638) explains that a shadow appears real, but...
Does the OU allow music to be played at restaurants they certify? Many restaurants want to have an ambiance and they want to have live music playing. What’s the OU’s policy when certifying these establishments and how do...