The month of Elul is an extraordinary time of opportunity and investment. Firstly, it is the last month of the year and we have a Talmudic rule that, “Hakol holeich achar hachasom – Everything is determined by the...
M a n y have the custom to bentch their children on Friday night. Where does this custom come from? Should the blessings be given before or after coming home from shul? Should one use one hand or two hands?...
Five conversations that should take place over the course of dating and even within marriage itself. What are the critical things to look for in dating to determine if someone is suitable for marriage? Drs. John and Julie Gottman...
During this time of year, when families and individuals find themselves with a break between camp and school, it’s common to plan trips to various destinations. However, traveling raises important questions about the spiritual atmosphere of such places. Choosing kosher...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, It’s that time of the year that we leave the five towns and visit my in- laws family in LA. You might think it’s great. I don’t...
A pareve soup is made with dairy utensils and a dairy pot. It’s then warmed up using a fleishig bowl and a fleishig spoon. What’s the status? The halacha is that it’s fine, but you...
INGREDIENTS: 1 stick margarine room temperature 3 tablespoons oil 2 eggs 1 cup sugar Zest of 1 orange 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4...
This week’s Parsha, contains the mitzvah of ‘Shiluch HaKen.’ The Torah commands us that when one finds a mother bird nesting on her eggs, if he wants to take the small birds he must first send away the...
Graveside funerals, or visits, often generate crowds around a grave, forcing people to search for space to stand. Are you allowed to step on someone else’s grave for a service or in order to get to the right place...
