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October 10, 2024
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Yosef Silfen

Articles by Yosef Silfen

Rise Above the Doubts

Our rabbis deem the days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur as yemi ratzon-—days of yearning. During this 40–day period, Jewish people across the

A Six Flags Lesson

Last week, my cousin Jake and I visited Six Flags Great Adventure, a world-renowned amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey known for its tall, fast

The Power of One

Every summer, Jewish communities observe The Three Weeks. For these 21 days, the community refrains from having weddings. shaving, getting haircuts and other customs. The

Lessons From the Graduates

Graduation day generates tears and cheers for teachers. On the one hand, teachers celebrate their students’ completion of academic requirements. On the other hand, teachers

A Lesson From Haman

In Chapter 3 of Megillat Esther, King Achashverosh appoints Haman chief adviser to the king. Following Haman’s promotion, King Achashverosh establishes a new law: Whoever

The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year

On January 16, yeshiva and seminary applications will close for the year. Across New York and New Jersey, a good percentage of seniors from Orthodox

The Call of Duty

Since October 7th, IDF soldiers have answered the call of duty to sacrifice their hearts and souls for Am Yisrael. Outside the land of Israel,

The Call of Duty

Since Oct. 7, IDF soldiers have answered the call of duty to sacrifice their heart and souls for Am Yisrael. Outside the land of Israel,

Showing Up

In two weeks, Jews across the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. During the Rosh Hashanah season, many have a custom to set ambitious long-term goals.

The HASC Experience

In our community, many 18-, 19- and 20-somethings work at Camp HASC for the summer. This one-of-a-kind sleepaway camp has given children and adults with

Lessons From Our Graduates

Two weeks ago, I attended Yeshiva University’s graduation at Madison Square Garden. During this moving celebration, former classmates popped by to say hello. At first,

Make Some Room

This week, some children will begin pre-K. Some teenagers will start high school. Some young adults will begin college. As they do every year, nerves