We’ve written before that Devarim—Deuteronomy—begins what may be history’s first (and possibly its longest) farewell address. Leaders, such as President Washington returning to Mount Vernon,
(Courtesy of Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, Congregation Ohr HaTorah, Bergenfield) 1) Seudot on Shabbat are eaten as usual; however, all eating and drinking must end before
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Why did my Sephardic neighbor get a haircut in the middle of the Three Weeks and even in the midst of the Nine Days? Why
Parshat Devarim is always read on Shabbat Chazon, the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’Av. The appearance of the word Eicha uttered by Moshe Rabbeinu in this
Although this week’s haftorah is the opening chapter of Sefer Yishayahu (whose opening word became the title for this Shabbat), there is rabbinic disagreement as
As we all know, Tehillim 145, which comprises the bulk of the Ashrei prayer, is missing a verse for the nun letter. Many scholars think
One of the fundamental teachings of Judaism is the idea that there is meaning in all historical events. This meaning refers to a divine design,
May these words of Torah serve as a merit le’iluy nishmat Menachem Mendel Ben Harav Yoel David Balk a”h. This week we learned Bava Kama
Many of us know the term chevlei mashiach. Although this term is not found in Tanach and is a later expression, the word chevlei (root:
An amazing new addition to Congregation Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck, arrived last week. Beloved and long-time Shaarei Orah members Rachel and Itamar
In my family, when we drive on vacation, we have our set rest stops we visit when taking a familiar trip. As we have family
