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The menu draws heavily on French influences while incorporating contemporary touches. While the restaurant offers premium steaks including Chateaubriand and filet mignon, many of the most interesting dishes come from elsewhere on the menu.
Every year as we read Kohelet during Sukkos the same verse stops me in my tracks: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” It goes on to say that there is a time to plant and a time to reap. A time to weep and a time to […]
According to Rashi, someone who is raui lehyos Moshiach (“fit to be Moshiach”) is a person who is pious and has suffered. On the other hand, Maharsha says that someone who demonstrates rulership and has fear of sin is raui lehyos Moshiach.
I can never repeat this enough: fine wine does not always need to be expensive. There are great wines for all budgets.
As Sukkot approaches, a woman in her 60s was building a sukkah outside her home in Netanya when a metal pole fell and struck her on the head. A family friend who was helping with the construction immediately called Magen David Adom’s (MDA) 101 emergency dispatch center, which sent first responders and an ambulance to […]
Ramat Gan, Israel (September 24, 2026) -- A joint team of researchers at Bar-Ilan University and the Weizmann Institute has used advanced computational design methods to enhance the ability of genetically engineered immune cells to recognize and attack cancer and viral targets. Published today in Science Advances, the study used protein design methods to improve […]
By Ben Rothke
Although many of the essays in this volume have appeared previously, readers encountering them for the first time will find Angel to be a writer of considerable depth, sophistication, and clarity.
At the end of the day, if one seeks a single thread uniting Baskin’s Judaism, art, and worldview, it may be the ancient Jewish insistence upon memory.
The illustrations are soaked in traditional Jewish teachings – everything from representing the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden as a type of fig to capturing the ark-riding adventure of Og, King of Bashan.
Sukkot is the only pilgrimage festival that doesn’t commemorate a major historical event. Instead, it marks a paradox: G-d protected us in fragile huts during the most destabilizing period of Jewish history, our forty-year wilderness journey.
So this year, I'll still search for the perfect etrog. And I'll still inspect approximately 47 of them. But maybe I'll spend a little less time looking for perfection – and a little more time appreciating what I already have.
By Anat Coleman
Unlike the Crown Jewels, the etrog is precious not because it is kept apart or reserved for a privileged few, but because it is meant to be held and used.
The esrog and the tree that produces it are unique. For other fruit trees, the fruit tastes good and the tree does not. However, the esrog and its tree taste the same.
A young man may spend less time deciding on a college, a career, or even a spouse than he spends selecting an etrog. For a week-long holiday, nothing but the very best will do.
My Grandpa, Jack Shenkman, kept his etrogim long after Sukkot, storing them in a large decorative bowl on display throughout the year, like fine fruit. I still do the same, and every year I catch myself smiling at that bowl before I have even smelled what is inside.
A well-meaning relative may ask, “So, are you dating anyone?” Another guest might follow up with, “Have you tried this shadchan?” Before long, a simple holiday meal can feel like an interview. While these questions are usually asked with good intentions, they can still be uncomfortable.
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For anyone accustomed to seeing Rashi printed on virtually every page of a modern Chumash, it is difficult to appreciate just how extraordinary these leaves are.
The magic solution finally came to her, as she grabbed the Bounty and wiped spicy onion dip and guacamole off the floor. Chani, that’s who she’d call!
By Mendi Glik
He pointed to a rare piece composed by Yossele Rosenblatt in which there is a duet between the cantor and the poet. In this setting, Rosenblatt creates a literal dialogue between the cantor and the poet in a question-and-answer format.
Children with “learned helplessness” are convinced that they have no control over their lack of success in academic or social matters. They attribute their failure to certain factors that are beyond their ability to change.
I believe many people are by nature kind, but they chronically lack awareness or mindfulness and hence are unkind, even cruel.
We sometimes wonder: At what point does helping our children because they are busy become taking on responsibilities that really belong to the parents?
Rambam: “I regret it and I am ashamed of my deeds.” Two verbs, not one. Regret is a judgment about the act. Shame is a feeling about the self.
Mitzmann divides the book into twelve chapters corresponding to the Hebrew months of the year, skillfully weaving together how the spiritual lessons contained within the Jewish holidays helped her radically alter and reestablish her relationship with Hashem and reclaim her mental health.
Some argue that a gigantic house brings a family closer together. It's a nice theory, but how often does that actually happen in practice, and what price is being paid to make it possible?
We talk about Jewish continuity, but for many Jews, the reality is that without observance, the likelihood of intermarriage skyrockets.
The early twentieth century was also a period of profound instability for Jews in the Russian Empire, marked by political upheaval, economic uncertainty, and episodes of antisemitic violence, conditions that contributed to large-scale emigration, particularly to North America and Eretz Yisael.
By Anonymous
Many times, being single is not a person's fault. Every person has his or her own time and place, whether we understand it or not. Ultimately, that is the truth.
Angels can be actual humans, not in the sense that they are Hashem’s henchmen, but in their middah of extreme kindness; in going the extra mile in helping someone who is floundering physically and emotionally and financially.
If the words of our tefillot and zemirot have meaning, if they're not just a random assemblage of syllables off of which to hang a tune, then we should know what they are, what they mean, and sing them accordingly.
People are limited in their time and abilities, so machines can help them. But why would G-d not do everything Himself? Apparently, there are things more appropriate for G-d to do indirectly.
I don’t remember exactly what prompted it, but one Shabbos afternoon my grandson started to sing HaMalach HaGoel, and in the charming way that makes sense to a two-year-old, he sang, “HaMalach HaGoel O’sleep.”
By David Curwin
When we encounter malach in Tanach, we cannot tell from the word alone whether it refers to a divine or human messenger. In Yaakov’s dream, the malachim are clearly angels.
This summer, the Chicagoland Jewish community gathered for the first 5K for Kehillah, raising funds for the 11 Kehillah Fund elementary schools. Runners, walkers, families, and volunteers filled the course with energy and achdus, creating a powerful display of unity and shared purpose. Participants of all ages took part—some racing, others strolling or cheering from […]
Arkia is becoming an increasingly significant presence in Israel’s international aviation market, giving travelers more choice as it expands its network, increases frequencies on major routes and pushes farther into long-haul travel.
He has insightful comments, very much worth reading, about each of these places from the points of view of a loyal American, frum Jew, and expert on governmental finance.
By Mendi Glik
A maestro must not only be familiar with the nusach and the text of the tefillah, but deeply understand the prayers.
The edition itself is of considerable importance. R. Yosef Karo's Shulchan Aruch had rapidly become the foundational halachic code, while the Rema's Hagahot transformed it into the practical code of Ashkenazic Jewry by recording the customs and rulings of the communities of Europe.
The overall approach was very relatable and lucid, and also very exciting: seven barren women, seven approaches to unlocking and unblocking prayer.
Zahava’s private, locked-up grief and frustration seemed to keep her from reaching out to her sisters, who might have provided support.
People who are stressed don’t take care of their bodies. But this leads to a cycle of stress.
Perhaps instead of asking your siblings to “make shalom,” you can gently encourage them to consider whether there is some small step toward healing that they feel comfortable taking.
He devotes sustained attention to Rav Kook’s understanding of halacha, especially the claim that the commandments are not uniformly beneficial for every individual and that excessive absorption in halachic detail can diminish spiritual stature.
Whether you’re taking it easy or preparing menus for yom tov meals, these bottles deliver that perfect balance of summer chill and anticipation for a fresh new start ahead.
An early mention of cholent can be traced back to the 13th century, where it is found in the writings of Rabbi Issac ben Moses of Vienna, better known as the Riaz.
Lécache was not born into prominence, nor did he begin life as a professional defender of Jewish rights.
we may not be able to easily lift 200-pound barbells, hit a homerun, or body slam our opponents, but we show our strength, our endurance, and our stamina, in so many other more important ways.
By Maayan Zik
Communal koach is what happens when we recognize that we do not all need to have the same strengths. We simply need to bring what we have and make room for what others bring.
In verses such as Nachum 1:3 and Iyov 36:22, the word means something along the lines of absolute potential.
There are moments that call for compassion, patience, and humility, while other moments require courage, resilience, and unwavering resolve. True wisdom lies in recognizing which type of strength the moment requires.
In Yiddishkeit, when someone accomplishes something, we don't simply say, “Job well done.” We say Yasher Koach, may you have renewed strength to take what you have accomplished and use that strength for even greater good.
While you wait, keep becoming the best version of yourself. Take pride in how you present yourself and take care of your appearance.
Teshuvah Is a Correction, Not a Punishment: Here's where people badly misread the holiday and badly misread their finances. Teshuvah doesn't mean beating yourself up. It means "return," the deliberate process of getting back on the right road.
By Arnold Fine
Seymour, an alumnus of the nursery school fraternity, puffed out his chest and proudly exclaimed, “Yeah, yeah, that’s kid stuff. Wait’ll ya’ have to go to kindergarten – that’s real school!”
Public lectures in synagogues and community centers frequently emphasized not technical mystical doctrines but the Baal Shem Tov’s accessible teachings about joy, prayer, and the value of every individual.
NEW YORK – Met Council, America’s largest Jewish tzedakah dedicated to fighting poverty, distributed a record 2,016,982 pounds of kosher food to struggling families ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos this year, the largest Rosh Hashanah food distribution ever in America. From August through September, Met Council worked with 162 partner organizations, including […]
BROOKLYN, NY — The Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA / Igud HaRabbonim), representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, celebrated its 84th anniversary (1942–2026) on Monday, August 31, 2026 (18th of Elul, 5786), at the Sephardic Lebanese Congregation in Brooklyn. Hosted by Mara D’Asra Rabbi Eliyahu Elbaz, the convocation brought together rabbinic leaders, public […]
Saying all debt is terrible lacks nuance. Sometimes debt is a useful tool that can help build wealth. Other times, it is a decision that creates endless financial strain.
Recap from last week: Velvel and his daughter Zahava decide to ask their neighbor, Mrs. Shulamis Rosner, for advice about their huge debts.
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