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During the summer, most people are busy having fun; many are away on vacation. People love the summer; they feel happier during this time of the
Orthodox Jewish outreach is often referred to as kiruv. This terminology is defined literally as bringing close. Those involved in this field of work
According to the Shulchan Aruch, the only way to fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzitzit from the Torah is with a Tallit made of wool. While the word wool is
The text of Kaddish, unlike virtually all other prayer texts, is written mainly in Aramaic, as opposed to Lashon Ha’kodesh (Hebrew). Although some
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Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, describes the scene of shattered glass that blanketed the streets as the windows of Jewish-owned homes
Upon his return to Eretz Yisroel, Yaakov Avinu sends a peace-making message to his hostile brother, Eisav. He begins the message saying, “I lived
Truth and peace are ultimate values in Judaism. But what happens when there is a conflict between them?
The surprising answer is found in our Torah
The Gemarah learns from the pasuk “Lo Yamushu Mipikha Umipi Zarakha Umipi Zera Zarakha Meata Vead Olam” that if three generations of Torah can
In the words of Mr. Nissim Tajir, “Mishpachat Kaikov gave three treasures to Klal Yisrael: Rav Yaakov Kaikov, Rav Chizkiyahu Kaikov, and Rav Elazar
In the city of Karmina (Navayee) lived Mula Haim (Haimoff), a well-respected rav and community leader. However, Rav Haim always aspired to live in
I remember hearing about an interesting custom of some New York Jewish families to keep small rocks from Jerusalem in a cup for display in the house
The following is a short parable/ story I wrote. It explores the weight of our choices and also depicts the sometimes-latent human strength that
The days of awe are marked by judgment, but how do I prove that I have free choice? You may say that you know you have choice because you have the
He might be riding high in the polls, but Joe Biden’s mental acuity increasingly is an issue in the election campaign, and growling at reporters who
The blood plasma of a recovered coronavirus patient has made significant strides in acting as a temporary Band-Aid to quell the virus in newly
The aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias was felt throughout New York City last Tuesday, August 4th. Twigs, branches, and other debris lay scattered
Peter Koo, Fransisco Moya, Barry Grodenchik, and Rory Lancman – of City Council Districts 20, 21, 23, and 24, respectively – all won fairly easily
According to an email sent out by MTT late Tuesday night, the Mesivta has just signed to make Shaare Tova on Lefferts Blvd. in Kew Gardens their new
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