A recent article in a Jewish publication describes a memorial event open to the public which will end with what it describes as the “quintessential
The 28-year-old Orthodox father of two small children whom you supervise at work is not performing well. Moreover, he is not receptive and is even
Almost without exception, my friends and classmates who have made aliyah have significantly more children than those who remained in the United States. Israel has
Torat Emet Natan Lanu (He gave us an authentic Torah) is a song frequently sung in Sephardic synagogues and especially at Congregation Shaarei Orah. Many
Just imagine the scene. Every single Jew, including men, women and children, assembles in the Beit Hamikdash area the Sukkot after the Shemittah year (like
Sepharadim zealously heed the Ben Ish Hai’s warning to pause between reciting Hashem and Hashem, the first two of the Yag Middot, the 13 attributes
It seems to make no sense. Why does Hashem want loans to be canceled at the end of the Shemitah year? There are no free
Is there a reason to celebrate? Just because when a young lady reaches the age of 12 and a boy reaches the age of 13
Every human being is naturally inclined to believe in God. Hashem has opened the door and given the capacity for everyone to believe in God.
The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) prenuptial agreement is undoubtedly gaining in popularity and usage. It is has become accepted already for many years as
Along with many rabbanim, I counseled numerous pregnant and nursing women not to fast this past Sunday, since it was a Tisha B’Av Nidheh (postponed
On Thursday evening, June 18, between Minha and Arvit a rich and beautiful Halachic discussion took place. I mentioned the Halacha Yomit of that day
