18 Aug THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION NOBODY ASKS

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I receive a lot of shidduch refer- ence calls and people ask all kinds of questions. Is he kind? Is she easygoing? Is he a serious learner? Is she growth-oriented? Is he responsible? Does she...

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18 Aug A LIFE BY DESIGN: FINDING EMUNAH IN LIFE’S CHALLENGES

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This week’s parshah, Ki Tetse, teaches an inspiring lesson in emunah, one that can be particularly uplifting for anyone struggling with challenges or difficult circumstances. The Torah says: “When you build a new house, you shall make a...

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18 Aug STANDING RIB ROAST

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INGREDIENTS: Dijon mustard Mince a few cloves of fresh garlic Chop some sprigs of fresh rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper *Combine and shmear all over the meat DIRECTIONS: Do not be intimidated by the meat. The key is to...

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18 Aug DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE

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I don’t know what to do! I’m dating a guy who I totally adore his personality but cannot deal with his disorderliness. I come from a family where everything thing has...

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18 Aug L’DOVID HASHEM ORI

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There is a well-known custom to recite L’Dovid Hashem Ori, the 27th chapter of Tehillim, from the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Sukkos. What is the source of this custom? Why is there such a...

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18 Aug THE SHABBOS FERRY

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I. Ferries on Shabbos There have been times in history when Jewish communities have settled on different sides of a river. The question arose whether people could cross the river on Shabbos. Of course, if there is a...

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18 Aug SEPARATE SALT SHAKERS FOR MILK AND MEAT

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On all of your offerings you shall bring salt. Vayikra 2:13 Introduction In today’s day and age, it is common for observant Jews to have separate ovens, sinks, and other utensils for meat and dairy. This is an...

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18 Aug PRACTICE: SKILLS FOR BETTER LIVING KI SEITZEI – MAJORITY DOES NOT ALWAYS RULE

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Friendship is not like chicken soup One of the many, many mitzvos in Parshas Ki Seitzei is the prohibition against mistreating a person of Egyptian descent. The Torah provides a reason for this commandment: Because you were guests...

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11 Aug ENCOUNTER IN WOODBOURNE LEADS TO AN UNEXPECTED ACT OF TZEDAKAH COMEDIAN DOVI NEUBERGER’S SPONTANEOUS GENEROSITY LEAVES A LASTING IMPRESSION

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MI KAMOCHA YISRAEL! This is a story that I simply had to share. Last Friday morning, after I finished davening Shacharis, I turned on my phone and saw a hilarious bit about the bungalow colonies...

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11 Aug SHOFTIM: NO WORRIES

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The pesukim with Rashi’s commentary in Parashas Shoftim describe the terrifying experience Bnei Yisroel may encounter when they go to war against their enemy. Rashi (20:3) writes, “[The opposing army] clash their cymbals, make their horses gallop and neigh loudly, they shout and blow...

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