14 Dec PARASHAT VAYESHEB: THE BENEFITS OF MISVOT
We read in Parashat Vayesheb the difficult story of Yosef and his brothers. The Torah describes the enmity that the brothers felt toward Yosef, and their decision to sell him...
We read in Parashat Vayesheb the difficult story of Yosef and his brothers. The Torah describes the enmity that the brothers felt toward Yosef, and their decision to sell him...
Several years ago, in my younger days, I was in a get-into-shape mode. I joined a gym, and signed up for a women’s step class. All was good. And then came...
I. Who is Driving? Driving a car is operating a dangerous weapon. An accident can cause significant financial damage and physical harm, even death. But who is responsible for the damage?...
Parashat Vayeshev tells the story of Yosef, who was sold as a slave by his brothers, and brought down to Egypt. He became the slave of an Egyptian nobleman named...
Much of our attention and concern these days is focused on the explosive increase in antisemitism. In November alone, there was a 125% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New...
Throughout Jewish history, our people have been challenged by a variety of temptations. The yeitzer hara comes in many stripes and colors. There was a time when we were sorely...
In the beginning of Hilchos Chanukah [3:1], The Ramba”m says, “In the time of the Second Temple, the Greek Government made decrees against Israel and tried to abolish their religion....
On Chanukah, we insert Al Hanissim into our davening and bentching. It is very practical for us to discuss all the halachos that apply to this. Some questions we will...
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into large pieces 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup cinnamon applesauce, for serving sour...