Rosh Hashana – Misyatzeiv Al Derech Tov
By this time, the days of Elul, the awakening for teshuva, are behind us. With trepidation, we approach our judgment, and like sheep, we...
Parshas Ha’azinu 5785 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Eruv Tavshilin for Those Who Do Not Need to Cook on Yom Tov Q: When Shabbos immediately follows Yom Tov, as is the case this year when...
Parshas Nitzavim – The Chesed in Teshuvah
The passuk in this week’s Parsha says “lo bashomayim hee…v’lo mayeiver la’yam hee…ki karov eilecha hadavar meod, bficha...
Parshas Nitzavim 5784 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Reading a Neighbor’s Newspaper Without Permission Q: It is common, particularly in Eretz Yisroel, for apartment buildings to have...
Parshas Ki Savo – Ki Es Asher Ye’Ehav Yociach
In this week’s Parsha, the Torah lists the blessings one will receive for keeping the Torah and the curses for not. After the brachos...
Parshas Ki Savo 5784 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
A Soldier Fighting in Gaza with a 2-Day Break on Rosh Hashanah: Is He Permitted to Return Home? Question: A soldier who has been fighting...
Parshas Ki Setzei – Zechiras Amalek
“Remember that which Amalek did to you” Chazal wonders about what specifically the Torah is obligating us to remember. Is it to recall...
Parshas Ki Seitzei 5784 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Concerns of Ribbis Between Father and Son with Bar Mitzvah Gifts Q: I have been asked the following question many times by parents making a...
PARSHAS SHOFTIM
Parshas Shoftim – Where Am I Holding? The Passuk at the beginning of this week’s Parsha says: “Shoftim v’shotrim...