Even before they were born, Jacob and Esau struggled in the womb. They were destined, it seems, to be eternal adversaries. Not only were they
The prohibition of basar v’chalav (meat and milk) constantly permeates a Jewish home, perhaps more than any other mitzvah or prohibition. Let us explore possible
“This is the story of Yitzchak, the son of Avraham, Avraham begot Yitzchak.” Our parsha, which tells of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of our
Legend has it that, 400 years ago, local native Americans relinquished ownership over the Island of “Manhattes” for the modern equivalent of about $1000. In
When Rabbi Emanuel Feldman became rav of the Beth Jacob shul in Atlanta, Georgia in 1952, he planted a sapling in the courtyard of the
Reb Mendel Futerfas was a legendary mashpiah, known for his incredible self-sacrifice and resilience in the face of Soviet persecution. With incredible resolve and inner
When discussing this week’s haftarah, we generally focus upon the opening pesukim that open this final book (as usually understood) of the Tanach. As the
לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Introduction: These days, the precious need to save lives is on our minds. We will now
Why Bless Eisav? Already in the womb, it was clear that Yaakov and Eisav were headed in very different directions. When they grew up, Eisav
Religious Jews violate Shabbat in response to even a life threatening situation. Religious soldiers fight war 24/7 in order to protect lives. This is widely
Boruch Hashem, many in Klal Yisroel have been supporting the needs of soldiers defending Eretz Yisroel against attacks and those looking for the kidnapped victims
וְאֵלֶּה תּוֹלְדֹת יִצְחָק בֶּן אַבְרָהָם אַבְרָהָם הוֹלִיד אֶת יִצְחָק (בראשית כה/יט) And these are the generations of Yitzchok the son of Avraham, Avraham begot Yitzchok.
