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Washing One’s Hands Before Or After Kiddush
Posted on: February 21st, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaIf you eat mayonnaise with everything, or you attended Breuers, or you wash your hands before Kiddush, you are probably of German Jewish descent. The first two inferences are understandable. Where does the third one come from?
Posted on: February 21st, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa"Today we will continue learning about oaths," Rabbi Dayan began his shiur. "Does anyone remember what we learned last lesson? How many cases are there in which the Torah imposes an oath in beis din?"
Posted on: February 20th, 2013
Judaism → Columns → Lessons In EmunahThere were three names with brief bios on the list. All had similar qualities and were within the correct age and frumkeit range. With nothing to distinguish one from the others, we could have enlisted the tried-and-true option of “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe…” Instead, we decided to base our decision on practical and geographic considerations. So we opted to go with the candidate from Teaneck, New Jersey, reasonably close in proximity to our son’s apartment in Edison.
Posted on: February 20th, 2013
Judaism → Rebbetzin's ViewpointDear Rebbetzin Jungreis, I was born into a secular family. Neither my father nor my mother had Jewish names and I was never given one either. In college I met the man I knew I would marry. After graduation we rented an apartment in Manhattan. I was a lawyer and found a good job. My boyfriend was a CPA. After six years we felt financially secure and got married.
Posted on: February 15th, 2013
Sections → Jewess Press → Daily LivingThis Purim let your wine bottles join in the fun – let them dress up too! Use them to compliment your Mishloach Manos or have them make a grand appearance at the seudah. Simple and inexpensive this is a great family project.
Highlighting Your Family Purim Party
Posted on: February 15th, 2013
Sections → Jewess Press → Daily LivingUnlike Chanukah’s oil and Shavuous’ dairy, Purim doesn’t specifically have any unique foods or tastes, aside from hamentashen, that one can work around from, so the best route for a stylish Purim theme is to base it around the costume.
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → TorahModim is the only bracha in Chazaras HaShatz that the tzibbur says is because one cannot give thanks to Hashem through the Sheliach Tzibbur, through a messenger. You have to thank Hashem yourself. It is a personal requirement that does not lend itself to be accomplished through an agent.
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → TorahMy family and I had recently enjoyed an outing to the bowling alley, courtesy of our friend, the owner. Children of all ages enjoy this weatherproof sport, and even preschoolers can easily score strike after strike as bumpers support the heavy ball as it creeps its way towards the pins at the end of the lane.
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaJust because God has given us a weekly lifetime subscription to paradise, we should not take Shabbat for granted. No gift should go unacknowledged and no giver should go forgotten.
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa"Today we will learn about oaths," Rabbi Dayan announced to his shiur. "There are many sugyos [passages] in the Gemara that deal with imposing an oath."
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaCircumcised At The Hand Of Heaven? ‘A Drop Of Blood Must Be Taken’ (Shabbos 135a)
Predestination And Human Effort
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → ParshaMoshe Rabbeinu was charged with the construction of the Mishkan, the dwelling place of Hashem in this world. While the components of the structure are physically complex, the kavannas – the specific intentions required during the process of building it – are even more intricate.
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Q & A: A Sabbath Desecrator Leading Services (Part IV)
Posted on: February 14th, 2013
Judaism → Ask the RabbiQuestion: May someone who desecrates the Sabbath lead the services if he has yahrzeit? If yes, may he replace someone else who has yahrzeit? Hayim Grosz (Via E-Mail)
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Posted on: February 13th, 2013
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaQuestion: When may a Jew rely on Hashem and when must he engage in activities to secure his own needs?
The Proper Way to Hold a Mitzvah
Posted on: February 13th, 2013
Judaism → ParshaIf one holds the object of a mitzvah upside down he has not fulfilled the mitzvah.
Posted on: February 13th, 2013
Judaism → Columns → Lessons In EmunahLike many children, some of my grandchildren tended to rush through the berachot they recited each day. Somehow, the first few words were inclined to run together. The last few words often got swallowed up, especially those that were part of berachot made before eating something they really liked.
Posted on: February 13th, 2013
Judaism → Columns → Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksAs soon as we read the opening lines of Terumah we begin the massive shift from the intense drama of the exodus with its signs and wonders and epic events, to the long, detailed narrative of how the Israelites constructed the Mishkan.
1Teaching Our Children Chesed And Rachamim
Posted on: February 13th, 2013
Judaism → Rebbetzin's ViewpointI concluded last week’s column with some questions that, if answered honestly, will give us insight into whether we as parents reflect chesed and rachamim to our children.
Shabbos Mevorchim Adar – ‘Mishenichnas Adar Marbin B’Simcha’
Posted on: February 7th, 2013
Judaism → ParshaOn Shabbos Parshas Shekalim we bentch Rosh Chodesh Adar, the month that concludes the lunar year cycle and marks the last of the six winter months. As Rosh Chodesh falls on Yom Rishon and Yom Sheni (Sunday and Monday), Shabbos Mevorchim coincides with erev Rosh Chodesh.
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