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Parashat Matot begins with the laws of vows and oaths: “He shall not break his word; everything that comes from his mouth he shall do” (Bamidbar
Parashat Masei, the final parashah of the Book of Bamidbar, opens with a list of the forty-two places where the Jewish people camped during their
The Book of Devarim opens as the Jewish people stand at the threshold of Eretz Yisrael. After forty years in the wilderness, they are finally near
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
Forest Hills resident David Shakhmoroff reflects on a week-long Bukharian Congress heritage mission through the homeland of his ancestors.
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The Beth Gavriel Center, located at 66-35 108th Street in Forest Hills, is now operating under the Glatt Kosher supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of
This past Sunday evening, July 5, family members, friends, and community residents filled the streets of Rego Park for the historic hachnasat sefer
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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