07 Aug The Long and Short of Mincha
I was approached by someone who asked me to write an article about the short mincha that is davened in Yeshivos. I want to start with the proper disclaimer that no one should pasken based on this...
I was approached by someone who asked me to write an article about the short mincha that is davened in Yeshivos. I want to start with the proper disclaimer that no one should pasken based on this...
When preparing ourselves for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, many people concentrate upon character refinement. They might work hard to improve their anger control, they struggle mightily to stamp-out forbidden...
I. IGNORANCE OF THE LAW “Everyone does it” is never an excuse. It does not constitute a legal or religious exemption from consequences. While Jewish law does indeed treat ignorant or...
Born: July 27, 1984 (age 35 years) in Chesterfield, MO Nick name: Mad Max Salary: $15 million What drives you? A: To be better. That drive to get better for me is my No. 1...
Summer is the best time for delicious farm fresh produce. Take advantage and buy fresh from the farm ingredients – they will enhance your meals. INGREDIENTS: For the Salad 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed...
Praise of Eretz Yisroel’s greatness is seen many times in the Torah. We will discuss how this greatness impacts halacha. Chazal tell us that Eretz Yisroel is in the middle of the world. We know that the world...
The Book of Devarim provides Moshe with one last opportunity to issue moral guidance, as well as warn his flock of the unique challenges emergent upon entering the land of...
DON’T BE AN IDIOT One of the definitions that Chazal give us for wisdom is “Eizahu chacham? Haroeh es hanolad – Who is wise? He who is able to anticipate the...
Over the past few years we have witnessed a disturbing questioning of the validity of long-standing conversions to Judaism. This is a very sensitive topic because many converts — nearly...
What’s more delicious than chocolate and peanut butter – think Reese’s peanut butter cups but in a yummy cake. This will definitely become a favorite that you will make over and over...