I. Golem and Minyan We are witnessing a major transformation of information and technology with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). To my frustration, much of the Jewish discourse on AI begins—and often ends—with the halachic status of a...
Much of Parashat Tazria is devoted to the laws of tzara’at – a type of plague which came in various forms, affecting either a person’s skin, his clothing, or his home. Our tradition teaches that in ancient...
Rabbi Joey Haber has emerged as a prominent voice of wisdom and guidance in today’s world, offering deep insights rooted in both his Syrian heritage and yeshivish Ashkenazi education. Raised...
Does purified water enhanced with minerals require Pesach certification? Although the OU approves bottled and distilled water without Pesach certification, when it comes to enhanced water an OU-P is required. This is due to...
In the Haggadah, we emphasize the point that the plague of the firstborn was wrought by G-d Himself, and not by an angel or other agent. We cite the verse in Sefer Shemot (12:12), “Ve’abarti Be’retz Misrayim...
It was a week before Pesach, and my twelve- year-old granddaughter was in a class play. No matter how busy a bubby is, there is always time for a school performance. What I didn’t...
Afikoman For children, it is the highlight of the Passover Seder. Over the years they discovered that because the seder could not be concluded until this final piece of matzah is eaten, they could “steal” it in order to...
Tariffs and free trade. AI and the proliferation of technology. There are many issues of our day that remain complicated. But for each issue that is truly complex, there are issues, policies and perspectives that are presented as complicated...
Much ink has been spilled over the interpretations of the Passover Haggadah! The Haggadah is written in a way that raises numerous perplexities on various levels, containing contradictions and passages that seem inexplicable. Commentators have sought different explanations to clarify...
I’m engaged to wonderful woman, who shares the same values as I do, is caring, kind, and sensitive. We had a great vort, but as we begin talking about the wedding...