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A Shidduch Solution ‘Known In A Town For 30 Days…’ +---------------- (Bava Basra 167b)
Whether we are Israeli or American, let us give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy, and work every day to free others around the world from the chains of anti-Semitism, persecution, and violence.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Where then does Jewish singularity emerge? The clue lies in the precise wording of Bilaam’s blessing: “Behold it is a people that dwells alone.”
Merriam-Webster defines “refugee” as “one who flees; especially a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution.” But shouldn’t the definition be broadened to someone seeking refuge – period?
The slippery slope of government micromanaging lives inevitably leads to tragedy and oppression
Bilam, accepting Balak’s invitation, became the model for all those who would rise after him. No need to mine history, fwe have contemporary examples of this strategy everywhere we turn. We live in an “age of Bilam.”
It was only when he finally touched down on the much-missed holy soil of Eretz Yisrael that everything began to rapidly spiral out of control.
Why does the halacha not recognize the validity of wills made in accordance with the law of the land?
Perhaps the reason this conflict erupted was for the purpose of reminding us that the Kosel is a holy sanctified place, which must be treated as such.
Either way, the defendant does not have to take an oath to rebut the claim of an uncertain plaintiff.
The addition of secular subjects was little more than a concession to the demands of the day.
By Allen Fagin
What is the message we are giving our children about our values and priorities?
A livid Truman screamed at him for violating his specific instruction never to even mention the word “Palestine.”
We all know the towering Jews of secular history, figures such as Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud and David Ben-Gurion. There are, however, plenty of lesser-known Jews who were accomplished or celebrated in their lifetimes but largely forgotten over time. The following brief sketches highlight several Jews who have not received much attention in the […]
Recently, due to political and economic turmoil in Latin America, many Jews have immigrated to Panama from Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Who is to be deemed a Jew is a religious question and therefore not one that lends itself to political compromise.
This case involves express discrimination based on religious identity with respect to playground resurfacing. We do not address religious uses of funding or other forms of discrimination.
Wisdom from Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, on of all things, summer camp visiting day, which is soon approaching
You probably automatically crossed a one specific leg over the other. Now, switch legs. Does this feel unnatural? Probably.
By Libi Astaire
It’s difficult to sort out the historical person from the figure who was later deified in the Christian bible.
After seeing the film, I purchased the book, eager to learn more of their incredible rescue mission.
A collection of fun and fascinating facts about the national anthems of the US and of Israel-The Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah
By Ru Friedman
One of the advantages of this craft is that it’s very flexible and works with simple forms as well as more intricate designs.
Five weeks later, an agent of the Haganah’s secret service contacted her, attempting to enlist her in its espionage unit.
Believe it or not, getting divorced is sometimes easier...
Lot and Avraham were related in their inner core, if not in what was open and visible to all.
Need advice on handling upcoming camp visiting day? The wisdom of Rebbetzin Jungreis {zt"l}endures and remains relevant and helpful
Claims of sinister Jewish control of governments used to come from the extreme Right and the extreme Left. Now they seem to be coming from the mainstream Left as well, viciously attacking Trump and Kushner
I was in New York during the last months of my father’s life. During that time, my father, z”l, stayed with my brother and sister-in-law in Toronto where they watched over and cared for him. I, of course, came in to visit as often as I could. No sooner had I returned home from one […]
By Ted Roberts
But above all, boasted the new Americans, here was a nation that was governed by law. This law protected all, even a poor Jew who could speak only Yiddish
Question: When reciting a berachah in English, does a person fulfill his obligation if he says “Hashem” instead of “L-rd” or “G-d”? Yosef
My glasses! exclaimed Moshe. I hung them on the seat in front and you cracked them.
Rash And Impulsive ‘A Place Inhabited By Many Kohanim …’ (Bava Basra 160b)
Our rabbis, keenly aware of the often ephemeral nature of our resolutions, make us jump through some procedural hoops in order to ensure that we mean what we sell or give away.
Rashi tells us that because of this mistake, the Jewish people lost out on a great lesson.
Before the Torah obliges a defendant to take the Modeh Bemiktzat oath of partial admission, the defendant must admit at least one perutah of the claim and deny two maot.
There is an obvious question about this story. Why would Sichon and Og wage war with Klal Yisrael?
The Oslo accords failed and there is no peace between Israelis and Palestinians today because the Palestinian leadership never accepted Israel nor rejected terrorism. The Oslo accords were a sham
As we raced from store to store I was invigorated but Jo tagged listlessly along. I pretended not to notice and chatted gaily all the while.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
In the Torah, law and narrative are intertwined for the very profound reason that G-d’s law is not arbitrary. It speaks to the human condition, arising out of human history.
If the protection money paid to Gaza--to the tune of 1billion NIS annually--does not prevent Jewish fatalities – which have increased 5x since the Oslo peace accords broke out and Israel retreated from Gaza – why does Israel continue to pay these huge sums of money to our sworn enemies?
To say that this respect for all people is vitally lacking amongst many of our Jewish brothers and sisters is an understatement.
In a symbolic move, Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax was the last player chosen in the draft.
By Dovid Gold
Rabbi Zlotowitz likened the story of ArtScroll to watching an oak tree grow out of a small acorn, ultimately sprouting into something with immeasurable impact.
The inculcation of Torah values to generations of Jews will be an important and enduring part of his legacy.
And then came the full court press against the president’s Executive Order barring immigration from certain countries he said were hotbeds of terrorist activity.
Throughout Europe these hideous libels persisted and gave rise to the persecution of innocent Jews.
If we are to survive and flourish, we have to think differently about our own abilities and make the best use of them.
By Ru Friedman
Sure, you could purchase a package of clean, saliva-free popsicle sticks, but where’s the fun in that?
By Sandy Eller
It’s hard to resist the allure of a gadget that lets you have your cake, or, in this case, your French fries, and eat it too.
By Sandy Eller
There is nothing like the feel of those crisp new pages in your hands while taking in gorgeous, glossy pictures that you know took hours to get just right.
With the opening of Agri in 1987, Postville was beset with what the locals dubbed, “The Jewish Invasion.” The arrival of the Jews caused a local polarization.
By Ben Kurtzer
I recently switched from a smartphone to a flip phone. I was spending too much time looking at the phone blurring the boundaries between work and personal time, tuning out my family. I became enslaved to my phone. The smarter the phone, the dumber I got.
the Six-Day War became the war that military experts cannot logically explain. I call it “The War of Miracles.”
.He tells me he feels terrible and does not mean to hurt me.
Who can count the number who died? Who can number those who succumbed to the tortures and embraced Christianity in order to escape the pain and suffering?
By Jason Maoz
Liberals have a long history of mercilessly castigating Republican presidents including the popular, and successful Ronald Reagan. But if you want to know about psychopathic-level demonization of a president, consider what George W. Bush endured.
Wisdom from Rebbetzin Jungreis on Shalom Bayis and healing the rifts in the greater Jewish people.
If God had opted not to constantly re-create but to have His creation continue on its own by virtue of the original energy He invested in it, it wouldn't be a dwelling in the full sense of the word. God prefers to remain constantly involved within His world through re-creation.
The entire group began laughing at Moshe, and with this Korach launched his revolt.
A father may not transfer the bechor’s right to a double portion to a younger son.
Hashem told Moshe that the miracle of the staffs would remove the complaint that Bnei Yisrael still had.
Question: When reciting a berachah in English, does a person fulfill his obligation if he says “Hashem” instead of “L-rd” or “G-d”? Yosef
It is the certainty with which the plaintiff presses his claim that obliges the defendant to take an oath and that saddles him with a moral obligation to pay.
Crossing The Divide ‘Then The Two Men Shall Stand…’ (Bava Basra 155b)
The bags had floated off in opposite directions and were already filling with water. Yehuda paddled away to pick up his bag.
Though Resnik in 1984 became the second American woman to travel in space – Sally Ride was the first – she is perhaps better known as the first Jewish woman in space.
We regard it as a chillul Hashem when liberal rabbis offer opinions in the media that clearly run contrary to the Torah.
What happened was not our choice. But how we react - that is our choice.
I insisted there must be some notes and they should be on file. All I got in return was a run around.
There are plenty of fun activities for all ages and some relaxing scenic spots to enjoy.
Pantry Packers makes volunteering both fun and accessible, something beyond the scope of typical food-service organizations.
Many people feel this rule is for teachers; that is, that teacher should give only a certain amount of homework.
By Pnina Baim
I did not start my training with the idea that my children would join me.
By Nathan Lewin
10 federal appellate judges eradicated a presidential directive designed to protect the safety of US residents because the judges discerned religious prejudice against Muslims in the president’s motivation.
They are known to form close-knit, cohesive communities that don’t allow anyone in, while fully integrating in their adopted homelands.
Three days later the man died. The following week his son had a dream in which he saw his father in a very happy frame of mind.
You are now being challenged to believe in Hashem and to daven even though you are in great pain.
August 21, 2026 
