While the winds of war blow harder every day, Israel is preparing for the northern front with Hezbollah in Lebanon. As always, everything that our nation faces is guided by our Torah and sages, and we should learn...
Dear Rabbi and Shira , I’m engaged to an awesome girl but I am not sure what to do about her work habits . She has a challenging job that keeps...
Miriam’s Act of Patience: Payback Time Comes Years Later When Miriam the prophetess was afflicted with Tza’raas, she was required to remain outside the camp, per the prescribed procedure. During the time, the nation did not proceed on their journey....
In our Maariv prayers, we thank Hashem for being, “Machalif es hazmanim – Changing the seasons.” Since it adds spice and variety to life, we acknowledge our appreciation for this on a daily basis. And although every season...
It states (Tehillim 32:10) “For him who trusts in Hashem – Hashem’s kindness will encompass him.” The Midrash says on this pasuk, “Even if a person is a rasha if he trusts in Hashem, he will be enveloped in Hashem’s...
Does one need to tovel electric appliances? There are many different appliances; there is no one rule. For example, an urn should be toiveled. Obviously, after you toivel an urn, you should not use it for a while until...
Parashat Behaalotecha begins with what appear as three unrelated topics, but which in truth share an important common theme. The first topic is the command to Aharon regarding the daily kindling of the Menorah. Rashi explains that Aharon regretted...
Parshas Beha’aloscha opens with HaShem instructing Moshe to speak to Aaron regarding the lighting of the menorah. A task that Aaron, as Kohen Gadol, was honored with. “Va’yaas kein Aaron, And Aaron did so...
The Economist An architect, a surgeon, and economist are arguing who of them holds the most prominent position. The surgeon said, ‘Look, we’re the most important. The very first thing G-d did was surgery: to extract Eve from Adam’s rib.’ The...
INGREDIENTS: Salad Chop the following One small head of cabbage one bunch of scallions 3 to 4 Persian cucumbers Dressing Put the following ingredients inside a blender 1 bunch parsley 2 cups spinach 4 cloves of garlic Half a red onion 1/4 cup...