April 12, 2025

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Ari Blinder

Articles by Ari Blinder

Chicken Soup for the Moon

There is a common saying that the moon is made of cheese. I think that’s pretty silly. For this math problem, we will pretend something

The Great Matzah Debate

One of the biggest debates people have over Pesach is which is better: square matzah or round matzah? It depends on what you mean by

Hamantaschen for Pi Day

This year, Purim falls out on March 14, otherwise known as Pi Day. Pi is the name of a special number related to circles and

Mishloach Manot in a Hurry

Here is another math problem for Purim. Suppose you and four friends are delivering mishloach manot baskets in town. After delivering to 12 families, you

Giving vs. Giving More

This week’s Mitzvah Math lesson is related to Purim since it is soon here. Our Sages taught that the Jews faced the horrible decree of

With One Really Big Heart

In describing the way the Jewish people approached Mount Sinai, the pasuk Shemot 19:2 has the format: “They journeyed… They arrived… They camped in the

Challah =? Manna

In this week’s parsha, we learn about manna, the miraculous food that Hashem sent to feed the Jewish people in the desert. As an extra

How Bad Is One More Plague?

We know that after the plague of the firstborn, Pharaoh finally gives in and sends the Jews out from Egypt. Why did it take 10