Q: Rabbi YY Jacobson, some of my friends protested this week, blaming Israel for the atrocities of Hamas. Can you answer some of the questions posed? A: Absolutely. I wish every one of us would familiarize ourselves with the...
Dear fellow Jews who don’t yet live in Israel, We are living in extraordinary times, days in which atrocities about which we pledged “Never Again” have happened, with dozens of pogroms, over 1,300 brutally and barbarically murdered, and unthinkably, 200...
There are a few passages in the Torah and other sources that deal with prophecies regarding the time of Mashiach’s arrival. Never before in history have these prophecies appeared so relevant to current events. These sources are truly fascinating,...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I have been dating a guy for 2 months now. We really get along well, but I am curious to meet his family. I feel like meeting his...
It is unfortunate that cell phones have made their way into our shuls. Yet cell phone usage is not only an issue during davening. Throughout the day, we can’t go more than a few seconds without looking at our...
Anyone who owns a gun needs to understand proper gun training, safety and usage in order to avoid tragedy. These issues are crucial but not our topic. Here I am interested in exploring other aspects of gun ownership. I. Carrying...
Hashem had an infinite number of ways in which to rescue Noach and his family from the flood. For example, according to tradition, the flood did not affect the Land of Israel; Hashem could have thus simply...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups (10 ounces) all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla About...
INGREDIENTS: Poppyseed Dressing 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 garlic clove 1 1/2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons light mayo 1/3 cup olive oil DIRECTIONS: For parshas noach try a delicious rainbow layered salad. You can serve...
G-d told Noach “And from every clean animal take unto you (tikach lach)...