When is the optimal time to light Chanukah candles? The Talmud (Shabbos 21a) relates that Chanukah candles should be lit when the sun disappears from view, and should remain lit for half an hour. This is...
We read in Parashat Vayishlah the famous story of Yaakob’s wrestle with an angel, whom our Sages identify as “Saro Shel Esav” – Esav’s angel that was sent from the heavens to fight against Yaakob Abinu. The Torah...
“We stand with Israel” has become popular phrase seen on posters at solidarity rallies, spotted on store windows, and placed on front lawns. I would like to add to it...
FRIED COOKIE DOUGH BALLS INGREDIENTS: For the Cookie Dough • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tablespoons...
The Final Moments It is not unusual for a husband and wife to have an argument. But all would agree that for everything, including a dispute, there is a proper place and time. Yaakov and Rachel have enjoyed...
For the last month and a half, nobody I know has slept through the night. Certainly, those in Israel, especially those married to soldiers, and those who are parents or siblings of soldiers are perpetually restless, on edge,...
The Mufti, Haj Amin ימח שמו Husseini-al וזכרו, was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Islamic leader who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II and vehemently opposed the establishment of the Jewish state. He once approached the Brisker...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, I’m not sure what to do. My chasan who is generally responsive and attentive has become very distracted now that football season has started. He spends hours watching...
On Chanukah, we insert Al Hanissim into our davening and bentching. It is very practical for us to discuss all the halachos that apply to this. Some questions we will discuss are: Why is it said? Is there a difference...
I. Shabbos Clothes We greet Shabbos and spend the entire day clean and proper, dressed in fine clothes. Do we also need to wear fine shoes that we have designated for Shabbos? The Gemara (Shabbos 119a) says that...