Bracha Achrona on a Liquid A celebrated point of dispute is whether one should recite a bracha achrona when consuming hot drinks. Normally, one recites
Most nouns in Hebrew derive from a verb. Let us try to figure out what verb was the root of this one. Unfortunately, yod-resh-chet never
There is an arcane yet wonderfully entertaining late-night TV sketch in which comic legend Bob Newhart plays a therapist who is meeting a patient suffering
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast for about 40 people. In order for everyone present to enjoy comfortably, we knew that all
Highlighting: “Prepare My Prayer: Recipes to Awaken the Soul,” by Rabbi Dov Singer. English edition of Israeli bestseller translated by Leah Hartman. Maggid Books. 2020.
Highlighting: “Tavlaos Zeraim,” by Yehuda Weiss, 2020. Bergenfield’s Yehuda Weiss, son of Rav Duvie and Mrs. Leelee Weiss and a student at Yeshivas Heichal HaTorah,
Two years ago, I was standing at sunset overlooking Wharariki Beach, appreciating one of the most picturesque scenes that I have ever seen, if not
Hillel (MTA ’16) completed his active army service on December 5. Aren’t you so relieved? Everyone keeps asking me. The truth? No. Somewhat. Sometimes yes.
How a person perceives himself and how a person is perceived by others carries a very strong emotional impact. Self-esteem can propel someone to great
Jewish students across U.S. encouraged to create short videos highlighting the importance of voting. (Courtesy of Teach Coalition) Teach Coalition has launched a nationwide competition
If there is one common characteristic among all current and former Camp HASC counselors, it’s that they all derive more pleasure from giving to others
(Courtesy of OJCC) Everyone loves the notion of living in Eretz Yisrael but…well…earning a proper parnassah there is tough. The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce
