Rav Chaim Soloveitchik and the Non-Kosher Meat Wedding Mishap
The Case Rav Hershel Schachter (Nefesh HaRav pages 228-229) relates a fascinating episode involving Rav Chaim Soloveitchik’s incisive resolution of a food mix-up at his
The Case Rav Hershel Schachter (Nefesh HaRav pages 228-229) relates a fascinating episode involving Rav Chaim Soloveitchik’s incisive resolution of a food mix-up at his
Fearing a Jewish uprising, Pharaoh schemed a ruthless plan. Looking to thwart any possible revolution, he decreed that every Jewish male baby be put to
I’m always amazed that when visiting Eretz Yisrael things seem to fall into place to make our experiences more meaningful, even without planning. A few
In Bava Kamma 66, we listen in on a debate in Pumbedita academy which spans two or three scholastic generations. There are ambiguities whether certain
Express Our Faith The mizmor dedicated to Shabbat ((Tehillim 92) encourages singing Hashem’s praises: “Tov l’hodot laShem u’l’zamer l’shimcha elyon.” It continues with the famous
Rav Zalman Sender Shapira, zt”l was a towering rabbinic figure in Lithuania at the turn of the 20th Century, a genius in Torah renowned for
*Translated by Yehoshua Siskin Editor’s note: We are excited to welcome noted media personality Sivan Rahav Meir to The Jewish Link. She will share a
A new king arose over Mitzrayim, who “did not know Yosef.” What’s the intention and significance of the Torah telling us that this Pharaoh did
In life’s intricate tapestry, we often encounter moments of profound challenge and opposition. Sometimes we experience unusual opposition when something great is about to happen
Any challenge is made so much more bearable when it is not borne alone. Pharaoh recognized this profound truth and used it manipulatively to intensify
The story of how the Jews organized themselves and began to return to Israel is rarely told these days. I will try. In 1880 there
During my trip to Israel this past week, I was able to witness the abundance of kindness, unity, and growth that has come from Am