This week, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo for massively undercounting the nursing home deaths that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suit came as a shock to many New Yorkers who have been idolizing Cuomo this past year. Anyone
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The Reality Of Biden’s First Couple Weeks In Office
President Joe Biden began his term as President last week to much of the fanfare of the media. Many “objective” journalists were gushing about the
The Grand Plan
From Rabbis to politicians and lay leaders, we have heard again and again how difficult this past year has been. Our friends and family have
Must One Recite a Bracha Before Tasting Food?
If one tastes some food or drink purely for the purpose of tasting, and not for enjoyment, is he required to recite a Bracha? This issue is subject
A Tale Of Two Nations
This May Bug You!
What do food companies do to prevent prices from soaring and shortages from developing? They turn to whatever sources are
The “Nature” Of Miracles
Imagine you meet someone and immediately notice something strange: he walks around incessantly clapping his hands. The next day, you realize that
Does One Answer “Amen” if He Did Not Hear the Bracha, or to a Bracha He Heard Via Broadcast?
Even if one did not hear a Bracha recited in its entirety, and heard only the end of the Bracha, he nevertheless recites "Amen." Thus, for example