Nun-Shin-Kof is an interesting root because it has two different meanings: “kiss” and “military equipment.” Could these meanings be related? After all, the purpose of
Rav Elchonon Wasserman visited a wealthy supporter of his yeshiva, and since his shoes were muddy from the road, he knocked on the side door
Shabbat Zachor, Parshat Tetzaveh The haftarah of Shabbat Zachor connects directly to the special maftir we read on this Shabbat before Purim, a reading that
Late-Friday Eruv Repairs Whenever I receive a phone call late Friday afternoon from an out-of-town caller, typically it is about an eruv emergency in one of
As Purim approaches, we begin to focus on the historical relationship between Amalek and the Jewish people. Beginning with Parshas Zachor, we remember Amalek’s original
It’s Adar! The month of Purim brings with it silly hat days, costume preparations and plenty of organizations trying to sell you mishloach manot packages.
On March 20, The Teaneck Doghouse will be hosting its first-ever free megilla reading and Purim chagiga. Beginning at 7:20 and open to families with
“Purim in the 60s” is Chabad of Englewood’s creative twist to the community Purim celebration, the holiday commemorating the Jewish people’s salvation in Persia of
Love a dry, robust red? Pick up… Jezreel Valley Alfa 2017 ($22) Flam Classico ($30) Five Stones D vs. G Red blend 2014 ($30) How
We’ve all had the feeling of having our breath taken away by the sight of the vast night sky or the sound of intensely beautiful
It was my 10th or 11th birthday. Typically, my parents bought me a pair of flannel pajamas from the Dry Goods Man, who owned the
We hear a lot about the shidduch crisis and who is and is not responsible. Are the so-called marriage mentors, dating mentors and, yes, even
