Avraham is Divinely instructed to heed Sarah’s stern warnings about Yishma’el’s dangerous influence upon Yitzchak. Though he is wary of dispatching his older son Yishma’el, Avraham accedes to his wife’s...
In Bereishis, Perek Yud Ches, posuk zayin it says in reference to his preparing for guests that Avraham ran to the cattle and then gave the animals to the child...
CHARITY STARTS AT HOME The Medrash tells us that young Avraham Avinu was left one day to take care of his father’s store of idols. Avraham Avinu did a bold thing....
INGREDIENTS: cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons apple juice orange juice or water 1 cup dry couscous (not Israeli couscous) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 . cup boiling water 1 teaspoon margarine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
Name: Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. Born: March 16, 1992 (age 26) in Alameda, California No. 3 Hardaway was selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the New York...
SINNING TO HELP OTHERS The Rishonim discuss whether or not a person may do an aveira so the public can benefit. Tosfos in Shabbos, daf daled amud alef brings proof...
ISRAEL AND PARSHAT LECH LECHA: TIYULIM IN ISRAEL bridges different many different societal sectors- is a hike through the land, otherwise known as a “tiyul”. Often, a tiyul provides fun...
When discussing the Creation, the Torah informs us of a drama which took place when the trees were being created. The posuk states, “Eitz pri oseh pri l’minahu – Fruit...
NEW YORK – Teach NYS, a nonpartisan organization advocating for equitable funding in New York nonpublic schools, helped secure $1.05 million in security grants through the U.S. Department of Homeland...
I. DAYS WITHOUT MALEI The Mishnah (Mo’ed Katan 27a) discusses when we eulogize someone before burial and when refrain from doing so. On days of communal happiness, a sad eulogy evokes...