07 May Parashat Kedoshim – Kedusha is for Everyone

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Parashat Kedoshim begins with the commandment of “Kedoshim Tiheyhu” – “You shall be holy.” When God issues this command to Moshe, He emphasizes that Moshe must convey it to “Kol...

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07 May The Mysterious Death of Rabbi Akiva’s Disciples

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Now that we are in the midst of the days of sefira, we are very much involved in practicing what it says is the Shulchan Aruch. One should not shave,...

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07 May When is Shabbos

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The Torah commands us to keep the Shabbos in Parshas Vayikra, Perek Yud Tes, pesukim lamed and lamed alef. In addition, we are told not to utilize the services of...

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07 May Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? Look no further these are easy to make. Perfectly chewy and delicious INGREDIENTS: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2.5...

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07 May Getting to Know New York Mets 3rd Baseman Todd Frazier

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Name: Todd Brian Frazier Born: February 12, 1986 (age 33) in Toms River, New Jersey MLB Debut: May 23, 2011, for the Cincinnati Reds  Teams Played For: Cincinnati Reds (2011–2015) Chicago White Sox (2016–2017) New York Yankees (2017) New...

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07 May Buying Clothes During Sefirah

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The period between Pesach and Shavuos contains a mourning period–different days depending on one’s custom–during which certain joyous behaviors are forbidden (commonly called Sefirah because this period also includes the...

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30 Apr Dating and Relationship Advice

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Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi, I’m engaged to a wonderful guy. He treats me well. He gets along well with my family, but i’m having a problem with how sensitive he...

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30 Apr Younger Sibling Marrying First

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YOUNGER SIBLING MARRYING FIRST Is a woman allowed to marry before her older sister? This opens many emotional issues, as the anxiety over marriage grows as a single person ages. Perhaps...

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30 Apr Acharei-Mot: Protecting the Image of G-D in the Modern World

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Parshat Acharei Mot contains one of the more iconic phrases in the entire Torah. After repeatedly stressing the importance of mitzvah observance, the Torah concludes with the phrase “v’chai bahem”...

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30 Apr Parshat Ahareh-Mot: The Lesson of the White and Gold Garments

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We read in Parashat Ahareh-Mot of the special service which the Kohen Gadol would perform on Yom Kippur in the Bet Ha’mikdash. One of the many fascinating features of this...

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