How Did the Eirav Rav Cross the Sea?
“Ten miracles were done for our ancestors by the sea” (Avos 5:4). One of the miracles was Go-d splitting the Yam Suf (Sea of Reeds))
“Ten miracles were done for our ancestors by the sea” (Avos 5:4). One of the miracles was Go-d splitting the Yam Suf (Sea of Reeds))
Pesach is a time for family and larger than usual gatherings. However, the preparations and responsibilities that come with hosting or attending gatherings can often
I. Avoiding the Korban Pesach We know from tax law the difference between avoidance and evasion. Tax avoidance involves structuring your finances to legally minimize
Every year in the Haggadah, we say the meaningful words of “vehi she’amda,” where we declare “shelo echad bilvad amad alenu lechalotenu,” “since it is
On Pesach night, we do so many different things in order to attract the children’s attention and involve them in the Seder activities. We expectantly
Regarding the wicked son, the Haggadah tells us: “hakheh (הקהה) et shinav.” What does that expression mean? There are two issues: What is its literal
Different this year—sadder, harder, more imminent. I am uncomfortable with the phrase “bring them home.” It seems to place the onus on the brave Israeli
Pesach cakes have almost become completely Gebrokts-free. They have also become quite expensive. Indeed, one shopper at a supermarket in the Five Towns recently commented,
This Passover article is mainly directed to the (education) of future generations by amplifying and expanding the sense of excitement which hopefully was generated on
A few years ago, I conducted a little research on Nirtzah. The very first thing I learned is that according to many commentators, Nirtzah is
Moments pass and memories fade, yet the soul’s truth is everlasting. The spiritual mountain top of meaning is where clarity prevails, yet the steep physical
Have You Heard About Birkat Ha’Ilanot? Have you heard about Birkat Ha’Ilanot, the bracha over trees? We recited it yesterday in Jerusalem and anyone can