We are presently living through the days of sefira. For 33 days, we practice trappings of mourning by abstaining from weddings, listening to music, and refraining from cutting our hair. So, it is vitally important for us to...
A Yid from Eretz Yisrael was once in Ruzhin, and he described Lag b’Omer to the Ruzhiner. He said, “Inside it is like Yom Kippur and outside it is like Simchas Torah.” The Ruzhiner praised this description immensely. Also, the Bnei Yissaschar...
Cow-Free Milk A New Era in the World of Kashrut What is “New Milk”? “New Milk” is a dairy-free product made using a yeast-based fermentation process. This process produces proteins that are identical to...
Lag Ba’omer is observed as the “Hilula” of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai, following the view that this marks the day of his passing. Already the Arizal (Rav Yishak Luria, 1534-1572) noted the custom to visit Rabbi Shimon’s grave...
The Birth of Jewish Mysticism Lag B’Omer, the thirty-third day of the omer, is the anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest sages and spiritual giants in Jewish history, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Rabbi Shimon, who lived...
INGREDIENTS: Chocolate Iced Cake Yellow, Red, & Orange hard candy Rolled wafer cookies DIRECTIONS: In honor of Lag Ba’Omer, make this adorable camp re cake. Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe. Baking in two 9 inch rounds. Frost the cake with...
A man once tried to convince his friend to start exercising. Every time they met, he’d shake his head: “You really should take care of yourself. This isn’t healthy.” The friend nodded politely and changed nothing. A few...
Last week, Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, visited Israel. During his trip, he also requested to visit Chevron Yeshiva, an event that drew significant attention. A visit from the President of Argentina— leader of the second-largest country in...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I truly enjoy reading your weekly column in The Jewish Vues and often find your perspective very grounding. I recently went on a shidduch date, and within five...