Parashat Teruma begins with the command, “Ve’yikhu Li Teruma,” instructing Beneh Yisrael to donate materials for the construction of the Mishkan. Curiously, rather than commanding Beneh Yisrael to “give” or...
I. ACCEPTING DANGER Are you permitted or forbidden to enter a dangerous situation? The Gemara (Shabbos 32a) states that you are forbidden to enter a dangerous situation and rely on a...
Parshat Terumah details the elaborate craftsmanship and artisanship employed in constructing a Temple for G-d. Ornate fabrics, precious metals and resplendent colors were collected and integrated into this legendary structure....
INGREDIENTS: 5 chicken cutlets cut into cubes 1 cup of flour 1 cup of brown sugar 5 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp mustard Sesame seeds to top. DIRECTIONS: All the deliciousness of Chinese food without the frying or...
Birth Name: Julian Francis Edelman Born: May 22, 1986 (age 32) in Redwood City, California Height: 5 ft 10 in Weight: 200 lb College: Kent State NFL Draft:2009 / Round: 7/ Pick: 232 Salary: On June...
One of the primary themes of Har Sinai was the absence of any images associated with G-d. The heavens reverberated with the fulminating Divine voice yet no images were visible....
In Shemos, Perek chof alef, posuk chof alef, the Torah tells us the law of retaliation; the principle that a person who injured another person is to be penalized to...
In Parashat Mishpatim the Pasuk writes right in the beginning, “Viele Hamishpatim Asher Tasim Lifnehem,” translated as ‘these are the ordinances that you should place before them’. Rashi comments on...
When Klal Yisroel received the Torah from Har Sinai, Hashem warned them about a peculiar capital offense. He cautioned them to be extremely careful not to touch Har Sinai while...
How much should Judaism change to accommodate those who cannot abide its rules? When someone claims that the Torah’s laws may drive them to suicide, does this threat to life...