Prime Time Prayer

Posted on: August 17th, 2012

Prayer is always an avenue to God. But in the month of Elul, the last month of the Jewish year, and during the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, God lends a particularly sympathetic ear.

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Daf Yomi

Posted on: August 15th, 2012

What About Ma’ariv? ‘The Bridegroom Is Exempt From Kerias Shema’ (Berachos 16a)

Profitable Ticket

Posted on: August 9th, 2012

Excitement was in the air as the 12th Siyum HaShas of the Daf Yomi cycle approached. Mendy, who had joined the Daf seven and-a-half years earlier, eagerly anticipated taking part in this major event at MetLife Stadium along with 93,000 other participants.

Daf Yomi

Posted on: August 9th, 2012

Kerias Shema Twice At Night? ‘When One Reads Shema’ (Berachos 8b)

Daf Yomi

Posted on: August 3rd, 2012

A Hadran On Shas ‘Tam V’nishlam’ (Niddah 73a)

The Proper Times For Reciting Shema

Posted on: August 1st, 2012

There is a fundamental difference between the times set for reciting the Shema and all other prayers. Whereas our sages linked the times for prayers to the times of the Temple sacrifices, the time for reciting Shema is fixed by the Torah itself – “beshochbechah uvekumechah” – when you lie down and when you get up.

Summer Weekend

Posted on: July 27th, 2012

Mr. Blank worked through the summer, so his family stayed in the city. "It would be nice to get away to the country for a weekend," his wife suggested.

When Tisha B’Av Occurs On Shabbat Or Sunday

Posted on: July 26th, 2012

Five tragedies occurred on Tisha B’Av. It was decreed that those who left Egypt would not enter the land of Israel, the first and second Temples were destroyed, the city of Betar was captured with thousands massacred, and Turnus Rufus plowed the site of the razed Temple. Consequently, Tisha B’Av was declared a day of national mourning and a fast day.

Daf Yomi

Posted on: July 26th, 2012

Sorrow And Joy ‘Proclaim Your Troubles So That Your Friends Pray For You’ (Niddah 66a)

Music During The Nine Days (Part II)

Posted on: July 25th, 2012

Question: Is it prohibited to listen to music in the privacy of one’s home (or car) during the Nine Days?

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Music During The Nine Days (Part I)

Posted on: July 20th, 2012

Question: Is it prohibited to listen to music in the privacy of one’s home (or car) during the Nine Days?

Daf Yomi

Posted on: July 18th, 2012

Self Evident? ‘What Uncleanness Is There In A Nasal Discharge?’ (Niddah 55b- 56a)

Just One Tile!

Posted on: July 12th, 2012

The Alperts needed some work done around their house. The contracted Mr. Fixler, a general handyman, to do the job. While working on one of the fixtures, Mr. Fixler accidentally knocked his drill off the ladder. It landed with a thud on the floor of the entranceway, cracking a tile.

Daf Yomi

Posted on: July 11th, 2012

Soul Food ‘It Comes To Include A Fragrance’ (Niddah 52a)

Daf Yomi

Posted on: July 5th, 2012

Can’t Have It Both Ways ‘A Minor Who Reaches Maturity’ (Niddah 46a)

A Unique Iranian Custom

Posted on: June 28th, 2012

Question: It is known that some sephardim generally arrive at a simcha a few hours subsequent to the time noted on the invitation. Is there any logic behind this custom?

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Daf Yomi

Posted on: June 27th, 2012

Rebirth Of Sorts ‘Immersing Contaminated, Emerging Pure’ (Niddah 42a)

Sealed Envelope

Posted on: June 27th, 2012

Mr. Meyers scurried around the wedding hall, making sure everything was properly in place; his son was getting married. "Could you please watch this envelope?" he asked his close friend, Mr. Koenig.

Daf Yomi

Posted on: June 21st, 2012

The Great Switch ‘These Are The Sons Of Leah’ (Niddah 32)

Tzitzit, Tefillin, And Women

Posted on: June 21st, 2012

Question: Why don’t women wear tzitzit and tefillin?