The Gemara in Makkos, daf yud, amud alef says that Reuven was zocheh to be mentioned in the Torah to be the first person that did “hatzala.” Reuven tried saving Yosef from his brothers. The posuk tells us that Yosef was sold to a bunch of Arabs who were...
I. Changing Times We publicize the miracle of Chanukah each night of the holiday by lighting oil or candles at the beginning of the night. For how long must those lights...
The Torah reveals a fascinating understanding about the concept of time to us. Time is not - as most people assume - a continuous line. Rather, Hashem created one year...
INGREDIENTS: Potato Latkes 1 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 medium) 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp pepper Canola oil, for frying Homemade Applesauce 3 lbs macintosh apples 2-3 plums or nectarines 1 tsp cinnamon 1...
The Medrash informs us of the two people who were the two wisest gentiles of all time. The first one we are very acquainted with. None other than the infamous Bilaam....
The posuk tell us that Yaakov Avinu battled with a malach until the morning. The Gemara in Chullin, daf tzaddik alef, amud alef brings down Reb Yitzchok who says that from here we see that a talmid chacham should not go out alone at...
Ingredients: 1 Can Whole Kernel Corn Drained 1 Can Cream Style Sweet Corn 1 Large Egg ¾ Cup Flour Salt And Pepper To Taste 1 Tsp Baking Powder Oil For Frying 1 Lb Chopped Meat 1 Taco Seasoning Packet ¾...
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. It is no longer (and perhaps never was) a celebration affiliated with any particular religion or faith, although some in America celebrate with religious ceremonies…. The...
Before leading bentching, the grace after meals, the leader typically requests permission from others more worthy to lead. The standard formula is: “With permission of our masters, our teachers and my teachers.“...
The Gemara in Brachos, daf chof vov, amud bais teaches us that Yaakov established the tefillah of Maariv. An interesting question arises when there are people who daven at an early zman who are near others who daven with a late zman. For example, what is the halacha if Shmuel...