The introduction to the sefer Ein Yaakov shares a version of a midrash in which a number of sages debate the most important pasuk in
It is ironic that right after you lose someone, something comes up that makes you realize how much you relied on them. For example: For
There’s a fascinating midrash that shows us the extent of going out of one’s way to facilitate and enhance peace amongst people: There was once
(Courtesy of Rabbinical Alliance of America) On Sunday, May 21, Rosh Chodesh Sivan, family and friends of Joar bat Yehuda, Mrs. Sylvia (Azoula) Ivry, z”l
(Courtesy of OU) Over 100 learners from the Upper West Side and the broader New York area celebrated the completion of Maseches Sotah recently at
Sometimes I think that my thoughts are from another planet. I grew up during a time when teenagers were anxious to get jobs and make
This is a very interesting work. Herzl made entries from June 1895 until May 1904. He died a few months later at 44. These entries
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel, famously declared, “that which unites us is far greater than that which divides us.”
Gittin 3b, 86 and b This article is intended as a general background on gittin. For any practical questions regarding gittin, please consult your posek.
There is a constant quandary in how we distribute our charitable funds: There are so many charities before us! Which do we support first? A
On May 22, SAR Academy celebrated its Annual Arts Festival. This year’s theme was “State of Mindfulness: An Interactive Family Experience.” Guests arrived to the
As Jews, we are often subject to attack and have had many seek to deny us the right and the ability to defend ourselves. We
