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 discussed the devastating toll, and a simple walk around the block reveals many neighbors struggling to make ends meet. The period we are going through is not
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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
Where Did We Go Wrong?
An Orthodox Jew Looks At His Community, Post-Trump
As a proud member of the Orthodox community – one increasingly embarrassed by the behavior of a
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
The Status Of Someone Praying Outside Of The Minyan
The Halachot governing Minyan require that all ten men assemble together in the same room. The Shulchan Aruch rules that someone standing outside the
Cuomo Finally Softens Restrictions On Dining, But It’s Too Little Too Late
After nearly a year of fluctuating restrictions, New York’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to expand rapid testing in an effort to reopen