A Sephardic Jew who receives an aliyah to the Torah first recites “Hashem Imachem” (“May God be with you”). The congregation then responds, “Yevarechecha Hashem”
It is time to address some Nach and canon-related issues. The Talmud (Baba Batra 14b) lists 19 Nach books: eight in the Neviim and 11
In this week’s parsha of Beha’alotcha, all sorts of complaining takes place. We read that “The people took to complaining…” (11:1). This was not about
When I was younger, doctors were just starting to understand the horrible health effects smoking can have on people. This information led to higher taxes,
(Courtesy of Kollel Chatzos) Sometimes, the most painful sound is silence. When the phones have stopped ringing because shadchanim have stopped calling. When the house
On a quiet summer night I was relaxing on the edge of the water in Tiveria, taking in the air of that uniquely beautiful city.
Years ago, after successfully traversing one of the challenges Hashem sent my way, I recognized that in my avodat Hashem I leaned heavily on the
Parshat Beha’alotcha The haftarah this week centers upon the menorah, details of which open our parsha as well, hence Chazal’s choice to read this vision
This week’s parsha finds us ensconced in the desert, poised to enter Eretz Yisrael. The soldiers have been counted, the camp has been organized, the
My parents were born and bred on New York’s legendary Lower East Side. It’s where my grandparents lived when they came to America as well.
(Courtesy of Kosherica Cruises) Kosherica, the leader in Glatt Kosher vacations is geared up for a fantastic summer and winter. This sought-after luxury Kosher company
Today’s article is about the most recent feud between England and America. England and America have always been having feuds, going back to—well, who really
