It’s hard to miss the growing trend among prominent American figures: some who were once clearly pro-Israel have shifted positions and now promote anti-Israel or even antisemitic rhetoric. Others, who were always critical, have become far more extreme. Influential voices...
For over a decade, Officer Richard Pratti has been a familiar and trusted presence on Main Street in Woodbourne, managing traffic and building strong connections with the community during its...
Parashat Hukat tells the famous story of Moshe’s hitting the rock. To briefly review – Beneh Yisrael found themselves without water in the desert, and they argued with Moshe, demanding water. Hashem commanded Moshe to assemble the people...
A Guide To The Perplexing Fast Day Of Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas The Magen Avraham cites a ‘practice of individuals’ to fast on the Friday prior to the reading of Parshas Chukas [Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Chapter 580]. In...
In the Eishes Chayil (Woman of Valor) ballad where our wives are serenaded before Friday night kiddush, we praise them that they are tzofiah halichos beisa, they oversee the ways of their home. Even stronger are the words in...
The parashah begins with the words Zos Chukas HaTorah, “This is the law of the Torah...
May one buy cut fruit from a store that does not have a Hechsher? No. We get this question frequently. People are often invited to meetings in non-kosher establishments. They know they can’t eat...
The opening section of Parashat Hukat introduces and discusses the Misva of Para Aduma, a special cow which was required for the process of purifying people or utensils who had become Tameh through contact with a human corpse....
INGREDIENTS: 4 pieces chicken thighs 4 pieces chicken drumsticks 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 package of gnocchi 2 tablespoons each: Onion soup mix, Silan Soy sauce, and Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups water DIRECTIONS: This came out...
It was the beginning of the fortieth year of Bnei Yisroel’s trek through the vast desert. This week’s parsha, Chukas, tells of the death of Miriam, older sister of Aaron and Moshe. “Bnei Yisroel...