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

The prestigious and erudite Da’at Mikra Tanach commentary (to Yonah 3:9) compares the statement of the king of Nineveh to that which “we” say in

Fascinating! Sephardic Jews begin the first day of Chanukah Torah reading with Birkat Kohanim! Equally fascinating is the fact that Ashkenazim do not include Birkat

Rav Mordechai Lebhar (Magein Avot EH 134) voices criticism of the BDA/RCA agreement based on the criticisms offered against the Moroccan prenuptial. Rav Lebhar documents

The Beth Din of America (BDA) and Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) prenuptial agreement is undoubtedly gaining in popularity and usage. It is has become

Reviewing: “Search Engine: Finding Meaning in Jewish Texts, Volume 2,” by Rabbi Gil Student. Kodesh Press. 2018. $24.95.   Rabbi Akiva: The Great Out-of-the-Box-Thinking Tanna

A review of contemporary Sephardic halacha is not complete without including the great Chacham Ben Zion Abba Shaul. Of the great Sephardic poskim of the

The Jachter family loves to eat at and from Mashu Mashu sushi in Fair Lawn (under RCBC supervision). They enjoy the décor at the store

The Shir Shel Yom (Psalm of the Day) recited at the conclusion of Shacharit mirrors the Shir Shel Yom recited by the Levi’im in the

Since the time of the Rishonim, the location of the halachic dateline has been a topic of discussion among halachic authorities. The debate intensified in

The Zohar and Eliyahu HaNavi It is the highlight of the Zohar reading of the Brit Yitzhak, the gathering of family and friends at the