Orthodox Jewish outreach is often referred to as kiruv. This terminology is defined literally as bringing close. Those involved in this field of work often volunteer their time or work for meager pay, yet they are so passionate about helping their fellow brethren that they continue pushing onward
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Must Tzitzit and Tallit Be Made of Wool
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
Situations Where One Would Not Recite A Beracha Before Drinking Water
It is well-known that before drinking water, one recites the Beracha of " Shehakol." What many people do not realize, however, is that in some
Adults Are Just Outdated Children
Dr. Seuss once said, “Adults are just outdated children.” Nothing could have proved this point more than the ongoing so called “mask debate” amid
Explaining Why Kaddish is Mostly in Aramaic
The text of Kaddish, unlike virtually all other prayer texts, is written mainly in Aramaic, as opposed to Lashon Ha’kodesh (Hebrew). Although some
Importance Of Reciting Asher Yatzar With Proper Intention
The Seder Hayom (Rabbi Moshe ben Machir, 16th Century, Tsfat) makes a remarkable statement regarding the Beracha of Asher Yatzar. He first writes
The Stock Market-Election Connection
Is there a connection between the stock market and elections? Market analysts say there is and point to statistics to back them up this view. Of