03 Apr Parashat Tazria
about a lady who is giving birth. The Pasuk writes, ‘HaYoledet LaZachar Oh LaNikeva.’ I think this is a good time to mention a Gemara in Masechet Nida on Daf...
about a lady who is giving birth. The Pasuk writes, ‘HaYoledet LaZachar Oh LaNikeva.’ I think this is a good time to mention a Gemara in Masechet Nida on Daf...
Last week we began discussing R. Meir Kahane’s approach to revenge in his Or Ha-Ra’ayon. I. GODLY REVENGE The Rambam (Moreh Nevukhim 1:54) writes that biblical descriptions of God›s anger and vengeance...
As we get ready for Pesach – besides purging the house from chometz, buying the very expensive matzah, and all of the other accoutrements of this very special festival, there...
INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper and...
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed R. Meir Kahane’s approach to democracy in his Or Ha-Ra’ayon, in comparison with Rishonim, Acharonim and contemporaries. Continuing this study of his...
In Vayikra, Perek Yud, posuk tes the Torah tells the Kohanim that they are not allowed to drink wine or alcoholic beverages upon entering the Ohel Moed. In Meseches Taanis, daf...
The world over, Jews will soon be wrapped-up in the annual search for chometz. Most of us are also aware that this is not simply spring-cleaning. Rather, cleaning for Pesach...
Parashat Shemini begins with the Pasuk, ‘VaYehi Bayom HaShemini’, literally meaning, ‘and it was on the eighth day’. The Torah tells us that this eighth day was actually the first...
During this past offseason the New York Yankees acquired lefty pitcher, J.A. Happ for two years at $34 million, with a $17 million option for the 2021 season. Happ was...
I. DEMOCRACY IN JEWISH HISTORY For the past two weeks, we have discussed R. Meir Kahane’s view of democracy, as presented in his book, Or Ha-Ra’ayon. R. Kahane suggests of appointing...