יום שלישי, י״ח תשרי תשפ״זTuesday, September 29, 2026
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Question: Is one permitted to boil water in an electric hot water urn on Shabbos if the urn is controlled by a Shabbos clock? Yisrael W.
By Tzvi Fishman
The settlements weren’t handed over to us on a silver platter. Like the hilltop youth today, we had to sleep in the mud and the rain and be dragged down from the mountaintops.
In addition to the denunciations and condemnations, the PA announced that it was withdrawing its ambassadors from the two countries in protest.
They were very old-fashioned and very unashamed about their Judaism…. And they weren’t tormented by the kinds of questions that torment people today.
The site was – and remains – one of incomparable beauty and includes heart-stopping views of Bethlehem, the Judean Desert, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and the Mountains of Jordan.
China is the only rival with the combined economic and military potential to present a long-tem, comprehensive challenge to he United States, the report states.
Meanwhile, Saar announced some of his party's platform, such as a term limit for being prime minister, regional representation in the Knesset and… who cares, none of this stuff is going to happen.
Should parents name their child after an ancestor if that ancestor's name sounds strange to modern ears (an extreme example would be “Yenta”) and the child may later feel awkward sharing his or her name with others?
News From Across The Pond.
By reading and rereading the same Torah portions each week, we connect to our past history and receive strength to deal with our present situation and future ones as well.
The Jewish Press asked numerous prominent people in the Jewish community to share their thoughts in 50 words or less on leaving 2020 and entering 2021.
By Marc Gronich
When it comes to a safety first mantra, Barclay, 51, speaks from first-hand experience.
You might wonder why someone in my field is writing about this topic. The truth is that we have all seen that isolation is rampant and a secondary symptom of this pandemic.
The city decided to have a forum at which people could express their opinion for or against Sunday closures. My parents had a shoe store and I decided to argue on their behalf as to why they should be allowed to open on Sunday.
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as winter depression, is a real thing. It is a type of depressive disorder that only tends to surface during the winter months.
We must realize how much we are lacking in our lives as a result of not having the Bais HaMikdash.
Sure, she has been the bright and shiny option for so long, giving you the ability to remain in the shadows. But she never put you in the background, you allowed yourself to be placed there.
By Naama Klein
The unique camaraderie and family atmosphere in the yeshivah resulted in many former students remaining connected over the years, and engendered spirited talk and brainstorming of forming a ‘kehilah’ for the extended yeshivah ‘mishpacha’.
On both sides, Jews were accused of being traitors and, by the time the war ended, millions of Jews were displaced and impoverished while anti-Semitism flourished.
A Matter Of Ownership ‘Here Too [It Means] Of Your Own’ (Pesachim 37b-38a)
When we hear of school bus tragedies, we should pray for the safety of our children. When we hear of someone suffering from Covid-19 or another dreaded disease, we should pray for health. When we see flashing lights on the highway, we should pray for safe travels.
Question: I am an Ashkenazi Jew. I daven nusach Sefarad, but lately I find myself in a congregation that davens nusach Ashkenaz. May I join them in prayer and, if yes, in what manner? Name Withheld by Request
The LEFT does not follow science; it follows scientists it agrees with and dismisses all other scientists as "anti-science."
He responded, “Better that he broke your nose now than broke your marriage later.”
It almost feels like a concept straight out of a sci-fi movie. According to Noveto, SoundBeamer 1.0 gives you a private listening experience by creating a personal sound bubble around you.
This year, Asarah B’Teves falls on a Friday – the only time a public fast day falls immediately before Shabbos. In fact, the fast continues into Shabbos, until three stars appear in the sky.
Throughout the city there are various historical and archeological sites connected to the Maccabee time period, and my husband and son were lucky enough to participate in a shul trip for the local kids to one of these sites.
Rav Asher Weiss, shlita…stated that he strongly recommends taking the vaccine.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Both said chattati, “I have sinned.” But their fates were radically different.
Following this explanation, it seems that when Yehudah approached Yosef, he came physically close to him (vayigash) - perhaps even in a threatening way.
Is it really more important for the average Jew to know the laws of eruvin than it is to understand man's purpose on this earth or appreciate taamei ha'mitzvos?
Judaism sees marriage differently. Married life is a microcosm of human interaction in the world at large. Marriage is the best school for learning the laws of human relationships.
So in order to avoid the aura of illegitimacy that would surround a Biden presidency, we have urged a thorough investigation of what happened as being in the interests of all sides.
By Tzvi Fishman
Soulika requested that she be given metal clips…which she dug into her flesh and tied to her garment so that her naked body wouldn’t be exposed to the public.
EU regulations state that member states can make exceptions for religious rituals, but such exemption are not required as a matter of religious freedom.
Naftali Bennett of the Yamina Party has declared his desire to be prime minister. Him being elected to that position in March is about as likely as me growing taller.
After speaking at the Chovevei Tzion conference in Odessa (1891), R. Mohilever went on to lead a group tour of Eretz Yisrael and, upon his return, he published an open letter in which he urged Jews to work toward the settlement of the land.
Is it appropriate to invite yeshiva bachurim to one’s Shabbos table if one has a teenage girl at home?
We all go through our share of hard moments in life, and during the darkness we can hardly see any light. We try to hold onto the thought, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
By Marc Gronich
Looking ahead to 2021, I predict state lawmakers will remain in their districts and conduct business virtually, relying on staff and conference leaders to do their bidding for them with the governor.
News From Across The Pond.
“I’m not interested in long explanations!” the driver replied forcefully. “It’s not on my route and I will not stop!”
It is human nature to look forward to a milestone, to say, “by next Pesach, we will be back to normal and celebrating together.” The problem with that is when next Pesach comes and things remain the same, you will feel crestfallen and distraught.
Ultimately, that high that your wife gets from shopping will not last long term, as stuff will not make her happy.
And that's when it sunk in: The rope actually was strong enough to keep me connected to the track above.
Eichler, seeing the approaching devastation, seems to have stamped his books with this message in the hopes of being able to reclaim them in better days.
Every report I read on the story made it quite clear that the Roald Dahl Story Company’s belated acknowledgment of the vile side of Dahl was anything but sincere.
The only way to build trust is to share. This is scary because it makes us vulnerable. When we share with someone, we are hoping that they will safeguard our secrets and never use them to hurt us.
Chametz On Shabbos Erev Pesach (Pesachim 32a)
In a moment of crisis and doubt, Yosef is reminded of his father and mother, of their values, their home, and the moral compass they represent.
By Avi Ciment
This week, I spoke to a liberal friend of mine and reminded myself to avoid politics. When he said Trump was the single worst president for Israel and Jews, I had to bite my tongue a little harder than usual.
Question: I am an Ashkenazi Jew. I daven nusach Sefarad, but lately I find myself in a congregation that davens nusach Ashkenaz. May I, and in what manner, join them in prayer? Name Withheld by Request
Rav Sheshes, though, maintains that a dice gambler is disqualified only when he lives off of gambling and doesn’t have another profession.
Another answer for why Yosef is considered so great is that while it's true that the vision of his father came from Heaven, it only came after he exhausted every effort at his disposal. When those weren’t enough, Hashem stepped in and gave him Divine assistance.
When the video was shown to the judge, those present in court say he was obviously favorably impressed by the Rebbetzin’s unexpected statement, which probably sparked his ultimately favorable ruling.
When it comes to the order of application, I always tell everyone it is basically the opposite of weekday.
Can America still declare itself "the Land of the Free" or "the Home of the Brave"?
The Hebrew word for ring, “taba’as,” has the same root as “teva” (nature).
By Tzvi Fishman
We know, however, that the open graves off of Highway 443 opposite Modi'in are certainly not from the time of the Maccabees.
The Talmud (Chagigah 12a) teaches that G-d created the world using 10 different qualities, the first three of which are chachmah, tevunah, and daat.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
He did so for the butler and baker in prison and, in this week’s parsha, for Pharaoh. His interpretations were neither magical nor miraculous.
Every gift came with a personalized note, letting the recipient know that her Secret Maccabee was thinking of her.
By Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman
While there are several permutations of the exercise, the crux of the concept is to immerse your head in cold water while holding your breath. By doing so, your heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature will decrease, “freezing” the emotion so that you can better handle the challenge.
Isn’t now the time to pay attention to the numbers and the prospect of imminent additions?
RFRA is a federal law that prohibits the federal government from placing a “substantial burden” on an individual’s exercise of religion unless there is a “compelling” government interest in doing so and the government can demonstrate that there is no less onerous way of pursuing it.
News From Across The Pond.
Just last week, NYC Police Commissioner Dermot Shea lamented the drastic jump in shootings across the city.
In halacha, the foods that require the most supervision are meat, wine, and cheese. Now, within the cheese category, not everything is as difficult to make as my cheeses.
By dvora
On Distribution Day volunteers pack and transport the items in boxes provided by a local supermarket, giving the deliveries the appearance of a regular grocery drop-off.
George’s embrace of his German-Jewish origins is particularly ironic – and foreboding – taking place as it does during years that will soon see the birth of Nazi Germany and the looming Holocaust.
Is it proper for an ordinary Jew (as opposed to Avraham Avinu, Moshe Rabbeinu, or R’ Levi Yitzchok of Berditchiv) to challenge G-d?
It’s still unclear when the country will be opened to foreign tourists, but the spring seems like a good bet, maybe even Pesach.
Twenty-five years later with grown children at my side, her words of wisdom echo in my ears daily.
If moments of squeamishness can be put aside, the reward is a lively read, filled with colorful characters and plenty of well-paced twists and turns.
While those who suffer from SAD syndrome generally begin to feel the effects once we change the clock and the days get shorter, these symptoms have been intensified by Covid-19 and the way that the pandemic has changed our life.
Even as close friends grappled with the temptation [to smoke], I was untroubled, having been immunized by this great teacher of our generation who doubled as a surrogate grandfather for the children of his students.
Prenumeranten can often be a great source for finding inter-community relations and genealogy, allowing us to see who lived in what cities when, and what type of literature they supported.
My necessary suffering was clear: postponing the wedding, entering isolation, placing my relatives in isolation, treating the headaches and other corona symptoms that had begun to appear. Despite all of this, I had to cope. That was clear.
Keeping communication open is very important. This is crucial for all children, so you can detect any issues or problems early on.
When he experimented with mildly rebellious behaviors, it was unclear if people in his life were more concerned about their reputations or his well being.
The Shoemaker’s Children ‘If One Can Eat, One Can Sell’ (Pesachim 21a)
My mother often recounted this story because of the incredible hashgacha pratit.
He tried to size me up based on that one moment. He didn’t take into account all the effort I had been putting in.
By dvora
A few more days went by and I became more and more concerned. The burning smell was unrelenting. I again asked for an inspection.
How, might you ask, in the middle of Italian neighborhoods would Rav Mintz be able to ferret out Jewish families?
It is perfectly normal to have a specific vision for your future and can even be helpful in helping you to achieve and grow. Presumably however, you have dated people with these criteria and have not yet found the person for you.
By Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman
The upshot of these responses is that tranquility and peace of mind can never be goals in and of themselves in Judaism.
September 25, 2026 
