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While in Israel, Dov purchased two large portraits. With the frames, the total price came to 1,200 NIS.

In preparation for my new book, The Brooklyn Nobody Knows, I walked most of Brooklyn, 816 miles.

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The Torah does not impose an oath on a defendant in a dispute involving land, servants, or promissory notes.

In general, Judaism values the private and the discrete – the “thin still voice” – over the public and the overt. Wearing one’s tzitzis tucked into one’s pants is a sign of modesty, not embarrassment

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While he wrote only one piece of music directly for liturgical use, Hashkeveinu, which premiered at the Park Avenue Synagogue on May 11, 1945, Bernstein often named his works after Jewish themes and personalities.

Leprosy? ‘Any Kohen Who Is Not An Expert…’ (Shavuos 6a)

Why did major media blatantly ignore important comments made by Trump and Netanyahu? It would require acknowledging that the PA honors and pays terrorists, and raises Palestinian kids to be terrorists

Goodbye humdrum. Hello, gorgeous!! With the release of CHIC Made Simple, an all new cookbook written by food stylist, columnist and recipe developer Esther Deutsch, kosher food continues to blaze new trails, offering sophisticated, appealing recipes that are, (surprise, surprise!) both delicious and deceptively easy to prepare.

In retrospect, the president’s move – which broke with half a century of American policy, defied perennial Arab demands, and risked a violent backlash – seems altogether logical and timely.

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Her parents provided private tutors for her general education in addition to her Hebrew learning. As a result, she began writing both Russian and Hebrew poetry at a young age.

Some were hysterical. Many wept. All were desperate.

Their heartache is unimaginable, yet they persevere with their life’s mission with a fervency and faith, seemingly fortified by the tragedy that rocked their world.

I will stop by your place of business tomorrow and you can give me some money at that time.

Enduring wisdom from Rebbetzin Jungreis (a"h)

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Use of the hall on Motzaei Shabbos is a separate rental that carries an additional $250 payment. You were supposed to notify me if you wanted to use the hall also on Motzaei Shabbos.

Whoever doesn't have the courage can read a little bit and then close the book, go to the kitchen and take some ice cream out of the freezer.

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The man was still unconvinced, but he went to the room he rented and hoped that Rabi Shimon was correct.

Accordingly, from time immemorial it was the Divine plan that a segment of human society would become the symbolic emblem of “acceptance” – and the segment God chose is the Jewish people.

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.

No one could know how Trump would govern, but it was certain Hillary would govern as a leftist. I believe that another 4 years of left-wing rule would mean the end of America as it was founded to be

One of the most comforting of fruits in the winter is the humble tomato. It is sweet and warmly acidic, and comforting. Therefore, I am featuring two recipes incorporating tomatoes.

The German advance was so rapid that within a short time they found themselves prisoners in the Stolpce ghetto.

Question: Why do we find crownlets in the Torah on the letters shin, ayin, tet, nun, zayin, gimmel, and tzaddi? And why only these letters? Avrohom Gruenberg

I am obsessed with Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning. Most, if not all, of the Trader Joe’s spices are under the OU, and are just amazing.

While the Supreme Court recently limited the reach of that requirement, the broader question remains.