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Local Restaurants In Lockdown
In normal times, the odds of a new restaurant in New York City lasting a year or longer are not good – maybe 50-50, according to much anecdotal and
Remembering Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt’l
Much is discussed and written about leadership. Historically, the Jewish people crave effective, responsible, and dignified leaders. This has been
The Prohibition Against Leaving the Synagogue During the Torah Reading
The Shulchan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to leave the synagogue once the Sefer Torah has been opened for the reading. Even if the reading has
Council To Counsel: Lancman Leaves His Seat
Term-limited Councilman Rory Lancman resigned his seat on Wednesday for a new position created by Governor Andrew Cuomo - Special Counsel for
If a Non-Jew Turns on a Light for a Jew
There is a common misconception in the Halachot of Shabbat that any Melacha done by a non-Jew for a Jew is permitted. Unfortunately, people don’t ask
Importance Of Se’uda Shelishit
The Shulchan Aruch emphasizes the importance of Se’uda Shelishit – the third Shabbat meal. The Gemara in Shabbat comments that those who ensure to
