07 Jan Judaism and Cremation
Death rites are widely observed in any religion, as people look to tradition for guidance in that confusing time following a loss. Judaism demands a simple burial in the ground....
Death rites are widely observed in any religion, as people look to tradition for guidance in that confusing time following a loss. Judaism demands a simple burial in the ground....
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi! First of all, I would like to thank you for your column. My family and I enjoy reading it each Shabbos. We are hoping you can...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups granulated sugar 5 large beaten eggs 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups cubed leftover defrosted challah 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, softened 1 cup chopped...
FAST FACTS Name: David Joel Stern Born: September 22, 1942 in New York City, New York Died: January 1, 2020 (aged 77) in New York City, New York Alma mater: Rutgers University (BA) Columbia...
INGREDIENTS: 1/3rd cup olive oil Three large onions chopped Three stalks celery chopped One green pepper chopped One red pepper chopped Four cloves garlic minced One package of Jack’s Italian sausages Chopped Six boneless chicken breast cut into...
Recently, Gerrit Cole agreed to a $324 million, nine-year contract with the New York Yankees. Cole’s deal established marks for pitchers in total dollars, topping the $245 million, seven-year contract...
Through the media, we are constantly bombarded by death. This preoccupation with death tends to prey on a person’s mind and fill him with fears and worries. So too, as...
I remember hearing form Rabbi Mordechai Gifter many years ago that he enjoys reading the seforim of two baalei batim (businessmen) who were never rabbis. One was the Rashash, who...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Hi! I’ve been dating a guy seriously for the past few months. I like him. He’s handsome, intelligent, and has a great personality. We’ve started to talk...
I. Whose Revenge? Throughout the ages, many gentiles have hated Jews. We were expelled from many countries, including those which claim to be bastions of refined civilization. What can we do...