Visitors to Israel plan for months how exactly they will be spending their precious time in our precious land. There are so many rich opportunities

Here is a rarity. The Rama records a widespread Ashkenazic minhag, and yet many if most Ashkenazic batei knesset no longer follow this practice but

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