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Question: I just read your wonderful article on which Adar to observe a yahrzeit in a leap year. Would one make a hazkara in both months or only during the first Adar? Thank you for your time.
By Chava Dumas
Where could we go? There was no shelter anywhere! But then we noticed a small white house beside an old red barn hiding behind the trees.
The answer to this question is based on understanding the underpinnings of our relationship with Hashem.
"Do you have witnesses who can support this allegation?" asked Rabbi Dayan.
Why three colors? Why Scarlet, Purple, and Turquoise? Yes, beautiful; Yes, regal. Still: Why?
This statement implies that, but for the mitzvah, they would be in violation of the aveirah of shaatnez by wearing these garments.
The father does not need to worry about his daughters when they marry because the family bank of the husband’s family unit will support them.
As a Jew, you can change, improve your reality; Chesed & rachamim are intrinsic parts of your nature
What are the secrets God encoded within the Mishkan's walls? How can we integrate it into our lives?
The sages believed each of the Kohen Gadol's vestments brought atonement for a different type of sin
It is important to keep in mind that there are numerous midrashim that are not meant to be taken literally.
They shall make a Sanctuary for Me so that I may dwell among them"
One could suggest that we distinguish tamei animals from the items they produce.
One evening, that young man ‘happened’ to leave just as I did, and he chivalrously offered to walk me to my bus stop.
If the general rule is hamotzi machavero alav harayah, why do we not apply it to the $50,000 the defendant denies?
Amazingly, whenever we accomplish something in this world, the results are credited to us even though we are fully aware that Hashem is the One Who did it all.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Completing An Assignment ‘A Get May Be Written And Given Even 100 Times’ (Gittin 63b)
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
"Mr. Stein is believed that he repaid," answered Rabbi Dayan, "since the loan document is invalid."
Our generation lives when the footsteps of the Messiah are audible-- provided we know how to listen.
How can we as 21st century Torah learners, find meaning and relevance in the Mishkan's construction?
By Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Judaism's about bold ideas & actions. Its goal isn't finding the truth but honestly searching for it
The Sfat Emet explains that reality is malleable, and that the shaper of reality is...Humanity
If we truly want to be involved in Torah study, than we, ipso facto, are involved in Torah study.
By Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo
One is also obligated to destroy a mixture of meat & milk even if there's no intention to consume it
By Rachel Weiss
The month of Adar is characterized by the emotion of unbridled joy.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
In The Aftermath Of The Betar Massacre ‘Forty Se’ah Of Tefillin Casings Were Found…’ (Gittin 57b-58a)
Many poskim maintain that if a person buys an inexpensive suit he need not check it for shatnez since the vast majority of inexpensive suits are shatnez-free.
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
A Job…good girls… “I’ll get one,” I whispered furtively to Blankie. “I’ll be one of those good girls.”
The philosophical explanation may be that the Torah itself sometimes tells us which mitzvah is more important in God’s eyes.
How the "Broken Windows Theory" helped solve graffiti on NYC subways and led to a more orderly NYC.
In this week's parsha, the Israelites experience their highest high & lowest low within a few verses
The obligation to perform Mitzvot is a fundamental enabler for the Divine Countenance in this world. Shechina was never removed from the nations of the world, for otherwise the world could not exist.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
The only way to understand life is by living itL "Na’aseh venishma//We will do and we will obey.”
"What are you talking about?" asked Moshe. "I wasn't aware that the kesubah entailed payment of such sums."
So too if someone intended to help Shimon and succeeded, we understand that good was coming to Shimon because Hashem decided long ago.
We no longer identify with kindness and commitment; Apathy and callousness have taken over our lives
I prefer to celebrate with you the many times we reach just beyond the boundary into the good & holy
By first putting parents before "self" we learn to put the more abstract God before self.
By Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Chess reminds one of Talmudic halachic debate with its "deliberate" tendency to make life harder
There is no greater joy and gratitude that a father can have than when a lost child is led home.
The Gemara (Berachos 20b) states that Ezra instituted that people who contract a certain type of tumah (baal keri) may not study Torah until they immerse in a mikveh. The Mishnah says that a person in such a state of tumah may not say Krias Shema; rather, he must mentally think the words. The Gemara […]
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Splitting Grains? ‘Mixed Untithed Produce’ (Gittin 47b)
“But what do you want from me?” argues Shlomo One. “I acted responsibly. I gave the Porsche to a shomer sachar who has an even greater duty of care toward you than I do.”
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
“Yeah. break those bones. Crack. Crack. Splatter goes me. Hee, hee, hee. And then. . . and then, they take me to the hospital.
By Chava Dumas
He handed it to me and hmm… yes, it was definitely a private check book left unattended, with a woman’s name, address, and phone number printed at the top.
"I understand you point of view," said the brother, "but if seems wrong to me. I'd like to consult Rabbi Dayan on this."
How do we teach rachamim? To impart new values to our sons and daughters, we ourselves must change
Truly knowing God isn't just a matter of national relationship, most importantly it's a personal one
Yitro may well be the prototype of the righteous gentile, maintaining a distinct non-Jewish identity
Tefillah is not voluntary or something we do when we feel like it. It is one of the 613 mitzvos.
By Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo
So dedicated to the letter of the law, some have unintentionally caused the degradation of Halacha.
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Futures ‘A Matter As Of Yet Non-Existent’ (Gittin 42b)
The problem is, the Torah doesn’t really take such a kind view of being too involved with the temporal world.
"Is there any ethical issue in accepting the enhanced offer of the second employer?" asked Nate.
Rashi interprets the word “Ki” as "even though,” or "despite" (similar to the use of “Ki Karov Hu,” specifying that G-d did not lead the Jewish people through the land of the Philistines even though it was closer).
I believe that not all agree with the opinion of the Ran and Rabbeinu Tam that the rule of af ha’eim hayu b’osah haneis applies to the obligation to eat three seudos with lechem mishneh.
The first 30 years of the State of Israel allowed many to see God in history
Hashgacha pratis, or personal intervention, is very different. This refers to Hashem’s personal involvement in a nation’s or a person’s life.
The day finally came, and with great anticipation and joy, both Einat and her husband went to the hospital.
In Parshat Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16) we're introduced to a nation of whiners and complainers. After years of slavery, the Israelites are finally a free nation! The next thing we should be reading is a love story between God and His people. But the honeymoon phase ends before it even begins. How can the Israelites complain […]
“Rebbetzin, I’m suffering from date burnout If everyone has a bashert, why is it taking me so long?”
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Signature Dispute ‘Signing…For Tikun Olam’ (Gittin 34b)
The concept of mourning is predicated on the idea that man inevitably forgets over time, diminishing the acute pain associated with the loss, allowing the mourner to move on.
"What's the difference?" argued Mr. Fine. "You caused me a loss in both ways!"
For the proper running of society, and therefore for the good of mankind, there needs to be a system of leadership and a hierarchy of authority – what we know as government.
One Shabbat afternoon, Mr. Cohen, who was perfectly healthy and sipping tea at the time, turned to his son Jack and said, “You know that I love your sister, Jill, as much as I love you. So when I die, I would like her to have half of my estate together with you.” Later, when […]
The worse that will result in relying on the rov in regards to tereifos, however, is an aveirah b’ones – an unwilling aveirah.
Questions remain: Why is there a shidduch crisis? Why can’t singles get married? What went wrong?
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Moses prepares the Israelites for freedom by discussing-children, several times in the parsha
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
What's the deal with all these laws & what can they teach us about the true meaning of the Exodus?
This was just one of the odd things I heard, there were more when we visited the family sitting shiva.
Shifting the year's start from Tishrei to Nissan symbolizes a shift in perceiving the natural world.
A person's environment can work for the good or the bad; but it works more powerfully for the bad.
By Rachel Weiss
As to which species of fruit caused the downfall of Adam and Eve and their subsequent ouster from the Garden, the verdict is still out.
Tragedy could still have been avoided had Ismay stuck to his origincal vision and goal.
Moshe Rabbeinu reached a level that surpasses human attainment.
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
A healthy person cannot effectively say, “When I die, you will get my property.”
By Naama Klein
As he was en route, with one scholar and one scholar-wannabe in tow, he was unfortunately involved in a too-close encounter with a huge army truck.
Moses’ mission to convey the terms of redemption to the people also meets with disaster.
"There are differences between the halachic concept of mekach taus, or mum b'mekach, and that of a warranty," answered Rabbi Dayan.
Before each person is born, he is predestined for certain abilities and talents, a particular level of intelligence, and an exact disposition and temperament.
The Mishnah Berurah explains that one who davens out loud is demonstrating that he is of small emunah, since he is implying that Hashem cannot hear his quiet tefillah.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Presumption of Life? ‘The Husband Was Elderly Or Ailing...’ (Gittin 28a)
There we often find children who lack proper derech eretz in their daily exchanges with people, as if they feel that they are entitled to act this way and to behave disrespectfully around their teachers or adults.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
God is found in this world, not just the next. To grow spiritually, first satisfy material needs.
Despite myriad matchmaking programs the world over the growth in singles population remains daunting
September 25, 2026 
