This week marked the conclusion of the 13th cycle of Daf Yomi, drawing massive celebrations across the Jewish world. Over the past 20 years the
“Jonathan, please find your seat,” asked Rav Fisch for what felt like the 20th time this week. “Found it. There it is!” replied Jonathan as
Introduction: A Surprising Delayed Brit Everyone at Congregation Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck, was ecstatic. A first child was born to one of
Editor’s note: Welcome back, Rabbi Reichman. We all missed you! May these words of Torah serve as a merit le’iluy nishmat Katie Fishel, Meira Chaya
“…And he [Yaakov] saw the wagons that Yosef had sent to transport him, then the spirit of their father Yaakov was revived.” (Bereishit 45:27) From
In this week’s parsha, Jacob’s sons return home and tell Jacob that Joseph is still alive and that he rules over the entire land of
Parshat Vayigash This week’s parsha of Vayigash marks the climax of the Yosef story. The saga that monopolized our attention with its various twists and
On the fourth night of Chanukah, Rabbi Chaim Marcus of Congregation Israel of Springfield gave a shiur on ‘Chanukah in Zman Geula” at the home
My relationship with Asara B’Teves has changed over the years. Initially, any affinity I had for it was that the fast was short—very short. Then,
The Siyum HaShas was a moment in time that we can all be profoundly proud of. I do not think it’s hyperbolic to point out
At some point during this extremely harsh and intense ordeal between the brothers and Yosef (who was still undercover), Yosef could not hold himself back
They’re everywhere: in our living rooms, in our cars, next to our beds, at weddings, in restaurants, in meetings…and always in our hands. Worse yet,
