The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (UOJCA), more popularly known as the Orthodox Union (OU), is one of the oldest & largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United...
Name: Sterling Clay Shepard Born: February 10, 1993 (age 23), Oklahoma City, OK Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 194 lbs College: Oklahoma Sooners football Give me a scouting report on Sterling Shepard. A: I would probably...
The Gemora teaches us, “Im ein daas, havdala minayin – Without knowledge, how does one differentiate?” This is the reason why on Motzoi Shabbos we say the havdala the insertion...
I. Self-Interest and Capitalism The theoretical basis for Capitalism is self-interest, another term for greed. Those who devalue greed, who view the accumulation of wealth as a vice, necessarily see Capitalism...
Yosef’s brothers did not recognize Yosef when they stood before him because when he was sold into slavery he had not yet grown a beard. The Sforno asks, “Why didn’t...
What is Chanukah?, famously asks the Talmud (Shabbos 21b). What led the Sages to establish this holiday? The response has led to many essays attempting to understand what seems to...
Everybody is aware of the Bais Yosef’s question on Chanukah concerning the amount of days of celebration. We light the Menorah on Chanukah as a result of the miracle of...
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BRISKET: 2-3 lb. Brisket 1 Tbsp. Salt ó Tbsp. Black Pepper 2 Tsp. Garlic Powder 2 Tsp. Onion Powder 1 Tsp. Dried Parsley 3-4 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Can Beer 1 Can Ginger Ale 1 Bottle Red Wine 4...
NAME: Jefrey John Hornacek Born: May 3 1963 (age 53) in Elmhurst, Illinois Career History: As Player: 1986–1992 Phoenix Suns, 1992–1994 Philadelphia 76ers, 1994–2000 Utah Jazz As Coach: 2011–2013 Utah Jazz (assistant), 2013–2016...
Some years, my busy season intersects with Chanukah and I cannot get home from work until very late. On those nights, my family lights the Chanukah menorah, fulfilling the mitzvah...