Religious Jews violate Shabbos in response to even a life threatening situation. Religious soldiers fight war 24/7 in order to protect lives. This is widely understood nowadays. But was it always accepted that we may wage war on Shabbos?...
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS: Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) – you can omit if there are nut allergies 1/2 cup margarine (melted) Sweet Potato Mixture: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use...
In the beginning of Parashat Toldot, the Torah tells us that Yitzhak married Rivka, “the daughter of Betuel...
This week’s parsha contains the story of Yakov and Eisav, the two brothers who went their different ways. Yakov was righteous and Eisav was wicked. The Rabbis teach that although Eisav was wicked, there was one thing that...
As the scary, tumultuous events of the Israel- Hamas conflict unfold daily, we see before our eyes the fulfillment of many Biblical and Midrashic forecasts. About Yishmael, the Torah tells us, “Yado vakol v’yad kol bo – His hand...
When we teach emunah, we receive Hashem’s brachos. Avraham Avinu would teach emunah when he performed hachnasas orchim. He would tell his guests, “Do you think you ate my food? Don’t thank me. Thank the One...
Dairy Equipment and Yoshon Categories Offered in Response to Community Requests Of the hundreds of weekly queries OU (Orthodox Union) Kosher fields from consumers via its Kosher Hotline and Webbe Rebbe forum, the most popular centers on Oreo...
The Torah tells in Parashat Toledot that Yishak Abinu had special love for Esav because “Sayid Be’fiv” (25:28). Rashi gives two explanations for this phrase: 1) Esav would hunt animals and then bring meat to Yishak;...
The weeks pass, the war continues. The hostages – men, women, children, babies – still have not come home. Our hearts ache just thinking of them in the Gehinnom of Gaza. So many lives...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi, I hope you can answer this question for me. My boyfriend and I are really struggling with this issue and we can’t seem to get an...