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Shidduch Challenges: Nothing Has Changed
Posted on: February 2nd, 2012
Judaism → Rebbetzin's ViewpointWe have myriad matchmaking programs all over the world, from word of mouth to computerized, from well-intentioned individuals and professional shadchanim to singles organizations.
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Posted on: February 1st, 2012
Judaism → Columns → Lessons In EmunahMy friend Mrs. Rosen (not her real name) asked me to share her story. A widow for several years, she recently moved back to the community where she grew up so that she could help her elderly parents.
The Limits Of Chinuch (Part V)
Posted on: February 1st, 2012
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaQuestion: Are there limitations to the mitzvah of chinuch?
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → TorahI am the best! You are the best too! There were over 600,000 neshamos at Har Sinai, and each one was different. In order to be inspired to grow we must sense the best in ourselves; in order to be a mentch we must see the best in others.
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Parsha“For I have made heavy his heart and the heart of his servants in order that I should put these signs of mine in his midst and in order that you should relate in the ears of your son and your son’s son how I dealt with Egypt, and you should know that I am Hashem” (10:1-2).
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → ParshaAfter a “natural” disaster, people speak with reverence. Even arrogant individuals, after living through a hurricane, tidal wave, or earthquake, have a sense of humility. Their reality has been changed, and they view life differently. Yet, when Pharaoh and Mitzraim experienced the makkos, that wasn’t their reaction.
The Limits Of Chinuch (Part IV)
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaQuestion: Are there limitations to the mitzvah of chinuch?
You Aren’t What You Make (Arachin 23b)
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaThere are two different types of vows, nedarim, mentioned in the Torah. The first, which is the subject of Tractate Nedarim, is the prohibitive vow, nidrei issur, pursuant to which a person utters a vow not to do an action, which but for the vow would have been permitted.
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
JudaismThere is a fascinating moment in the unfolding story of the plagues that should make us stop and take notice. Seven plagues have now struck Egypt.
Who Shechted The Korban Pesach?
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → ParshaIn this week’s parshah Hashem instructs Moshe to tell the Bnei Yisrael that each household should take for themselves, on the 10th of Nissan, a lamb or a kid within its first year for the korban pesach.
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaA Burning Question? ‘If Said In The Concerned Person’s Presence It’s Not Evil Speech’ (Arachin 15b)
Q & A: Tying Knots On Shabbat (Part III)
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Ask the RabbiQuestion: My son recently stopped wearing a necktie and lace-up shoes on Shabbat. He explained that he doesn’t want to transgress the prohibition against tying knots on Shabbat. Is tying a necktie or shoelaces really forbidden? “A Mother in Israel” (Via E-Mail)
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
JudaismSome readers may wonder why I’ve devoted so many recent columns to this subject. The answer is that finding one’s shidduch has become a problem that has reached crisis proportions in the Jewish world. And despite all the efforts of individuals and community leaders, the crisis shows no signs of abating.
Posted on: January 26th, 2012
Judaism → Columns → Lessons In EmunahThe following inspiring story was told to Rochelle Rothman by her close family member. It truly shows how Hashem runs the world, and helps us in all of our endeavors.
Posted on: January 22nd, 2012
Judaism → ParshaGeneral George Armstrong Custer. The mere mention of his name evokes strong opinions of condemnation or admiration, depending on one’s perspective.
Posted on: January 20th, 2012
Judaism → Halacha & HashkafaPidyon ha’ben, like brit milah, is primarily the responsibility of the father. A brit milah must be performed on the eighth day of the child’s birth, unless it would endanger the life of the child. Pidyon ha’ben must be performed on the 31st day of the child’s birth. Neither ceremony may be delayed beyond its prescribed time unless there is some halachic justification to do so.
Posted on: January 20th, 2012
Judaism → ParshaAfter Hashem commanded Moshe and Aharon to be the emissaries to free the Jewish people, the Torah lays out their lineage. At the conclusion, the Torah repeats the names of Aharon and Moshe, this time in reverse order, with Aaron mentioned before Moshe.
Reb Elimelech M’Lizhensk (Part IV)
Posted on: January 20th, 2012
Judaism → Columns → Chodesh Tov/Rabbi Hanoch TellerReb Elimelech M’Lizhensk was considered one of the finest students of the Baal Shem Tov’s successor, the Maggid MiMezretch. When the Maggid passed away, his disciples gathered for the funeral and then had to decide who would succeed their master.
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