The Kohen shall order two live pure birds, cedar wood, crimson stuff, and hyssop to be brought for the one to be purified. Vayikra 14:4 Since tzara’as comes as a punishment for slander, which is done by chattering, birds are...
Think before you tweet.A most unusual ritual is performed as part of the purification process of a Metzora, a person stricken with tzaraas as a consequence of speaking lashon hara. Two identical birds are brought: one is...
The Pesach memories are slowly fading. Our calendar is moving on. We are in the midst of counting Sefira, the days leading up to Shavuos, the yom tov commemorating HaShem’s giving us the Torah,...
Where Is G-d? A couple had two little mischievous boys, ages 8 and 10. They were always getting into trouble, and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons would get the blame. The boys’...
The stories emerging today are nothing short of startling. In a recent report, individuals described as “screenmaxxers” openly admit to spending virtually every waking hour on their phones: watching, scrolling, messaging, and consuming without pause. One person shared that they...
The widespread minhag not to take haircuts during the days of the Omer is rooted in the mourning customs observed in this period. These practices commemorate the tragic deaths of the students of Rabbi Akiva, who perished during these...
Dear Rabbi and Shira , Thank you for your weekly column in the Jewish & Country Vues. I read it weekly. I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a situation. I had...
Ever since the State of Israel came into existence, there has been a debate whether or not to recite Hallel on Yom Ha’atzma’ut. We will discuss the reasoning of those who feel it should be recited and the majority opinion...
For many singles who deeply wish to marry but have not yet found the right partner, the pain is not only personal. It carries a broader dimension as well. There is also the quiet absence of the families, children...
MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT CHIPS INGREDIENTS: 6 baby eggplants or 2 regular eggplants 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Place...