We finally understand why Chazal composed the fourth bracha of Birkat HaMazon, “HaTov V’hameitiv,” in an expression of profound gratitude to Hashem for facilitating the
The Question: I recall hearing for the first time the exciting news that my beloved rav, Rav Hershel Schachter, rules that it is permissible for
If you are reading this article you are most likely quite disturbed by the anti-Semtic rantings of Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and, to a somewhat
Reviewing: “Illuminating Jewish Thought: Explorations of Free Will, the Afterlife and the Messianic Era,” by Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank. The Toby Press; Maggid Books and RIETS
Hands down this is my favorite Sephardic Purim practice. But first a little background. As is well known, the Rama (Orach Chaim 690:17) records that
Late-Friday Eruv Repairs Whenever I receive a phone call late Friday afternoon from an out-of-town caller, typically it is about an eruv emergency in one of
Reviewing: “Unlocking the Haggada” by Rabbi Shmuel Goldin. Gefen Publishing House. 2019. English. Hardcover. 244 pages. ISBN-13: 978-9652299376. Rav Shmuel Goldin has outdone himself with his
A Striking and Beautiful Formulation of Torah Life It was a striking statement that beautifully captures the essence of Torah life. A woman from Teaneck
Part II Last week we introduced our discussion of four typical questions posed regarding the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazic practice. This week we continue
Part II Last week we introduced our discussion of four typical questions posed regarding the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazic practice. This week we continue
We experience miracles very frequently. The question and challenge we have is whether we are sufficiently alert and spiritually sensitive to notice them. A most
Classic Reasons to Forbid Use of Bar Soap on Shabbat Growing up, my friends and I assumed that use of bar soap was strictly forbidden.
