Parashat Ahareh-Mot begins with the description of the special Yom Kippur service in the Bet Ha’mikdash. The service was performed by the kohen gadol, who offered a series of special sacrifices in order to earn atonement for the...
The pasuk in Parshas Acharei Mos says, “For on this day atonement shall be made for you, to cleanse you, from all your sins before Hashem.” (Vayikra 16:30). The Ribono shel Olam gives us one day out of the...
There are many people who agonize over why they don’t have friends. This is no small issue at all. Chazal teach us, “O! chavrusah O! misusah – Either companionship or death!” Such is the importance of having good comrades....
At this time of the year, Klal Yisroel breaks out one of its national treasures: the Mishnayos of Pirkei Avos. This anthology of select ethical teachings, transmitted to us by our gigantic teachers, presents us with a truly great...
A man came to Rebbe Hirsh of Riminov zt’l and said, “My wife is in labor, and she is Miksha Leileid. The doctors say that her life is in danger if she doesn’t give birth soon.” Rebbe Hirsh Riminover sat deep in...
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...
INGREDIENTS: 2-3 lbs of wings Garlic powder Onion powder Paprika Cayenne Cumin Salt Pepper. Oregano Consume mix Olive oil DIRECTIONS: Sprinkle all the spices generously over your wings and coat with your oil. Give the wings a good massage to make sure all those...
We read in Parashat Ahareh-Mot of the special service that the Kohen Gadol would perform in the Bet Ha’mikdash each year on Yom Kippur. This service included two goats which were sacrificed to atone for the nation’s sins....
We are living in the world of October 8, the aftermath. While October 8 is often understood as being synonymous with a world of increased anti-Semitism and Jew- hate, I am looking at a...
Used Only Once The Torah states in this week’s parsha (Acharei Mot) that the Kohen Gadol had a special set of garments he donned on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. It was unlike the...