I am often asked by talmidim on Sunday morning, “Rebbi, how was your Shabbos?”
Spring 2012 (5772)
Getting Shabbos Right
Many years ago, I heard a story about Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, who was famous for taking advantage of every opportunity to represent the…
MISCONCEPTION: According to ancient tradition, Eliyahu HaNavi makes a furtive appearance at every Pesach Seder. FACT: There is no classical (Talmudic or midrashic) source…
Tired of potatoes? Preparing side dishes for Passover can be somewhat of a challenge. No pasta or rice, no bulgur, couscous or kasha, no beans…
Q: With conflicting information about alcohol—it’s healthy, it’s harmful—I’m nervous about drinking the arba kosot on Seder night. Can you clarify whether it’s safe to…
I was dreaming . . . If only I had an opportunity to think, really just sit and think, without the pressing weight of obligations;…
“Why Aren’t Our Kids in Shul?” Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz Responds In Dr. Benzion Sorotzkin’s response to my article “Why Aren’t Our Kids in Shul?”…
A Dual Mesorah Jewish Action’s “Getting Their Attention” articles (summer 2011) addressed the concept of mesorah, but failed to emphasize the important role that parents…
Critiquing a Critique In his critique of Rabbi Daniel Sperber’s book On Changes in Jewish Liturgy (winter 2011), Rabbi Gil Student expresses surprise that instead…
The Elephant in the Room: Torah, Wisdom & Inspiration for Life By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Mosaica Press, Inc., 2012 185 pages Reviewed by Yael…
