
Rabbi Goldin Writes New Classic Haggada
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
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.
Dozens of students at TABC were clamoring to enhance and upgrade their level of halachic observance. Thinking about what could complement what the students are
It was an idyllic five days I spent during yeshiva week in Israel with my son Binyamin. Learning with Binyamin, who is spending his second
In recent years there has emerged a dispute whether Hamotzi or Mezonot should be recited on one slice of pizza. We will present the background
As we approach Tu B’Shevat, Sephardic Jews focus on the halachot of brachot. We will follow suit and discuss a topic on which Sephardic poskim
Archaeological evidence appears to be relevant in interpreting the Gemara’s statement (Menachot 33a) that mezuzot may not be placed “in the manner of carpenters.” Rashi
A number of weeks ago we described the great contribution made by Hacham Ben Zion Abba Shaul to contemporary Sephardic Jewry. This prompted Mrs. Loree