Pesachim 107a Just because God has given us a weekly, lifetime subscription to paradise, that does not mean that we may take the Shabbat for
After the miraculous sequence of events in the Purim story, the Gemara (Shabbat 88) writes that at that moment there was a dramatic turnaround in
“The Story Girl,” by L.M. Montgomery, has long been a favorite book of mine since childhood, largely because each and every one of us is
Highlighting: “The Jewish World of Elvis Presley” by Roselle Kline Chartock. Independently published. 2020. English. Paperback. 276 pages. ISBN-13: 979-8686604445. King David, a singer and
Reviewing: “Giacomo Meyerbeer: The Deliberately Forgotten Composer” By David Faiman. Gefen Publishing House. 2020. English. Paperback. 256 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9657023150. In her History channel article
Since last March, technology has been central to our lives, for better and for worse. While stuck at home, screen time skyrockets—from bingeing shows to
For most folks in America, Valentine’s Day is a time to express romantic love to their spouse or significant other. For me, I will always
I was introduced to the fine art of Purim spoofs back in the late ‘90s when I was on the staff of the YU Commentator.
Josh Hyman is studying at YTVA in Katamon, a suburb in Jerusalem. He was born in Montreal but grew up in Scarsdale, NY, and attended
COVID-19 has meant that remote learning dominates discussions surrounding education at all levels, particularly higher education. There’s a widespread sentiment that the on-campus experience that
TEL AVIV—In the wake of recent allegations against Israel made by U.S. Congresswoman Margarine Failure Greed, Israel’s national intelligence agency, known as Mossad, has admitted
In the spirit of Purim, I invited people to share their most embarrassing dating stories. We could all use a good laugh, so here goes…
