One of the halachos of baking matzah is (Shulchan Aruch 459:2), Don’t leave the dough idle without working it – even for a moment.” Working with the dough prevents it from becoming chametz. The Satmar Rebbe zt’l said that this halacha hints at...
Receiving a diagnosis of irreversible kidney failure can be devastating. The uncertainty, medical complexities, and urgent need for a transplant can leave patients and their families feeling overwhelmed. This is...
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.—Max Lucado When, Not If This week’s parsha, Vayikra (and much of the book of Vayikra) is about sacrifices, and though these laws have been...
The Auburn Tigers are going to the Final Four, the coveted final rounds of the annual March Madness, NCAA College Championship Basketball. For the first time, three of the final four teams have Jewish head coaches, a statistical...
When the 14th of Nissan falls on Shabbat, certain halachot must be adjusted to ensure proper observance of both Shabbat and Pesach preparations. Bedikat Chametz (Checking for Chametz) • Bedikat chametz is performed on Thursday night, the 13th of...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi, I’ve recently dated a guy four times, and I’m not sure what to do. I find him interesting to speak with, we have a good time on...
In Yiddish a potato is called a kartufel. The reason why it is called a kartufel is because the potato which was meant to be a tufel food has been made into an ikur. The potato is...
The night before Pesach, we search for chametz on our property (bedikas chametz). By rabbinic decree, it is not enough to nullify our chametz but we must also search for, and destroy, our chametz, as well. The Roomba, a robotic...
The first chapters of Parshat Vayikra discuss the various forms of sacrifices which people would bring under various circumstances. The Rabbis in the Midrash comment that when children are brought to school to begin learning Torah, the...
PESACH YAPCHIK INGREDIENTS: 8 large Russet potatoes 1 Spanish onion 7 eggs 1 cup water 11⁄4 cups olive oil 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 pounds kolichel, cubed DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Using a kugel blade, process potatoes and...