18 Aug A FOREVER MEMORY
Back to school. Are we up to that already? Where did the summer go? Do I spy school supplies on the store shelves? From backpacks to school shoes, we are so busy with the fall...
Back to school. Are we up to that already? Where did the summer go? Do I spy school supplies on the store shelves? From backpacks to school shoes, we are so busy with the fall...
Why Death? The law in this week’s parsha concerning a wayward son seems absurd and horrific. “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey the voice of his father and the voice of...
I receive a lot of shidduch refer- ence calls and people ask all kinds of questions. Is he kind? Is she easygoing? Is he a serious learner? Is she growth-oriented? Is he responsible? Does she...
This week’s parshah, Ki Tetse, teaches an inspiring lesson in emunah, one that can be particularly uplifting for anyone struggling with challenges or difficult circumstances. The Torah says: “When you build a new house, you shall make a...
INGREDIENTS: Dijon mustard Mince a few cloves of fresh garlic Chop some sprigs of fresh rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper *Combine and shmear all over the meat DIRECTIONS: Do not be intimidated by the meat. The key is to...
I don’t know what to do! I’m dating a guy who I totally adore his personality but cannot deal with his disorderliness. I come from a family where everything thing has...
There is a well-known custom to recite L’Dovid Hashem Ori, the 27th chapter of Tehillim, from the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Sukkos. What is the source of this custom? Why is there such a...
I. Ferries on Shabbos There have been times in history when Jewish communities have settled on different sides of a river. The question arose whether people could cross the river on Shabbos. Of course, if there is a...
On all of your offerings you shall bring salt. Vayikra 2:13 Introduction In today’s day and age, it is common for observant Jews to have separate ovens, sinks, and other utensils for meat and dairy. This is an...
Friendship is not like chicken soup One of the many, many mitzvos in Parshas Ki Seitzei is the prohibition against mistreating a person of Egyptian descent. The Torah provides a reason for this commandment: Because you were guests...