16 Jan THE REBBE’S TISH
An inspiring story is related about the Spinka Rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1875-1944), who was holding his annual Tu B’Shevat tish. The table was set royally, laden with beautiful platters of fresh fruits and...
An inspiring story is related about the Spinka Rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1875-1944), who was holding his annual Tu B’Shevat tish. The table was set royally, laden with beautiful platters of fresh fruits and...
The Human Tree “The human being is a tree of the field,” the Torah states. In fact, the Jewish calendar reserves one day each year, the “New Year for Trees” on the 15th of Shevat, for us to...
Dearest fellow visitors to Israel, One of the more popular refrains I have heard from people considering going to Israel during these challenging times is something along the lines of: “Does it really make a difference if I come?...
On Thursday last week, South Africa presented its case at the World Court in The Hague, asserting that Israel is engaged in genocide in Gaza. The legal representatives urged the court to issue an interim order, calling for...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi, I have a question. I am a newly ,married man, and my wife said that her Kallah teacher taught in class that she should have one friend...
The beracha of shehechiyanu applies to many different areas such as Yom Tov, purchasing new items, performing mitzvahs and eating new fruits. This issue will focus on the beracha of shehechiyanu as it applies to new fruits and other daily applications. The...
In their first three years, trees produce fruit that are orlah, which we are forbidden to eat or derive any benefit from them. We exhibit the important trait of patience in order to give the tree time to grow...
ROASTED FIG AND CARROTS INGREDIENTS: 8 dried figs 1/4 c orange juice 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1” sticks 3/4 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1” sticks 1/2 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 1”...
Parshat Bo tells the story of Yetziat Mitzrayim, the Exodus from Egypt. Throughout the Torah, the importance of this event, and of remembering this event, is emphasized. And many mitzvot were commanded specifically to ensure that we never...
In this week’s parsha, Moshe Rabbeinu is told by G-d, “Please speak into the ears of the people and a man shall ask from his neighbor and a women shall ask from her neighbor utensils of silver...