At various colleges across the nation, s t u d e n t demonstrations have sprung up in response to the Israel- Hamas conflict, following the lead of activists at Columbia University. These protests urge universities to distance themselves...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I am dating a guy who wants to be a rabbi. He’s a smart individual with sterling middis and a big heart. At the beginning of our...
Ever since the State of Israel came into existence, there has been a debate whether or not to recite Hallel on Yom Ha’atzma’ut. We will discuss the reasoning of those who feel it should be recited and the majority opinion...
ARAYES INGREDIENTS: 1.5 – 2lbs ground beef/lamb (you can mix or do either or) 1 cup parsley finely chopped 1 medium onion - finely chopped 1 tsp Baharat (Pereg and Lior brands make one available at most kosher...
I. A Time for War Koheles (3:6) notwithstanding, there is never a good time for war. We hope and pray for a time when there will be no war. But when war is necessary, presumably there should be...
One of the commands in Parashat Kedoshim is Lo Ta’auninu (19:26), which refers to a certain type of witchcraft which was common in the ancient world. The people would decide what to do based on superstitions, determining that...
“And G-d spoke to Moshe saying: ‘Speak to the entire Community of Israel and tell them You must be Holy, for I the L-rd your G-d am Holy.’” [Vayikra 19:1-2] The Medrash comments that this pasuk was said “be’Hakhel,”...
Here, on the eastern coast, spring finally seems to be here. It looks nearly certain that we won’t see snowplows until next year and, as the plants start to bloom and the temperatures rise, Klal Yisroel collectively takes out...
One of the mitzvos of this week’s parashah is (Vayikra 19:18) Lo Sikom, that we may not take revenge. The Sefer HaChinuch (mitzvah 241) writes: “It is the way of most people to avenge those who caused them trouble or distress. They...
Hafrashas challah is a huge mitzvah and a wonderful opportunity to do a mitzvah. The most important issue you have to know about hafrashas challah is that you can only take challah with a bracha when you have five pounds...