February 22, 2025

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Rabbi Yair Hoffman

Articles by Rabbi Yair Hoffman

Building the Beis Hamikdash

One of the questions that is often asked about blowing shofar (during Elul) to confuse the Satan is, “Hasn’t he figured it out already?” The

What Goes Around Comes Around

By now, most people have heard about the incident where Nurali Emomal, a judo competitor from Tajikistan, refused to shake the hand of his Israeli

The ‘Heart’ of the Matter

The Chovos HaL’vavos in his Shaar Habechina states that looking at the wonders of the world and seeing the incredible intricacy of them all is,

Isru Chag Shavuos

The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag, which literally means “bind or connect the festival.” What is it all about? Where does Isru

We Can Buy Our Own Flowers

There is nothing like buying flowers for Shabbos. And there is nothing like buying those flowers from one of our own brethren. In this particular

Cricket Didn’t Have to Die

By now everyone has probably heard about Governor Kristi Noen and how she personally shot her dog, Cricket. Americans were, of course, horrified. And justifiably