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 “return to normalcy” that is occurring. By “normalcy” they must mean an era where, when the President lied and abused power, those falsehoods and
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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
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
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
