The Torah (Vayikra 19:27) explicitly states: לא תקפו פאת ראשכם ולא תשחית את פאת זקנך, which translates to “Do not round the corners of [the hair on] your heads and you shall not destroy [by shaving] the edges of your beard.” This prohibition is further elaborated upon in the Gemara (Makot 20b)
In this week's parshah, the Jewish people finally leave Mitzrayim. They were poised to head straight to Eretz Yisrael, but Hashem did not allow them
When people feel tired in the morning, most reach for a steaming cup of coffee. Actually, they grab one every morning, tired or not. But in high
I. Introduction
There are four distinct types of Kaddish prayers, each serving a specific purpose.
It was Chol Hamoed Pesach, and between the calm of Mincha and the anticipation of Arvit, a young yeshivah bachur entered the bustling bet knesset
Recipe by Leah Hamaoui for kosher.com
Here is another chance to fall in love with Sephardic food! Today, I’m excited to share a beloved classic
This day marks two seminal events in modern Jewish history:
