Parshas Bechukosai – Ki Hem Chayeinu
The mighty winds of pleasure gust and enrapture mankind. Men and women alike are swept away by its powerful appeal, quickly causing them to...
Honoring the Legacy of Meyer Berman: A WWII Hero Among Us
As we commemorate Memorial Day and honor those who have served our country, we would like to take a moment to remember and recognize the...
Parshas Behar – Shemittah
This week’s Parsha begins by stating that Hashem gave the mitzvos on Har Sinai, and then proceeds to relate the laws of shemittah...
Parshas Behar 5784: Intriguing Questions and Answers
Questions Regarding Haircuts around Lag Baomer Q: Being that Lag Baomer falls out on Sunday this year, are there any leniencies regarding...
Parshas Emor – Teacher Conduct
In this week’s Parsha, the Torah tells us the halacha that Kohanim are not allowed to become tamei mes by being involved in the burial of...
Parshas Emor 5784: Intriguing Questions and Answers
Could a Rav who regularly counts Sefiras Haomer for his shul every night continue to do so despite having inadvertently missed a day? Q:...
Parshas Kedoshim – Ahavas Yisroel
The Passuk in this week’s parsha tells us “v’ahavta l’reiacha kamocha”, to love your neighbor as you love yourself. This mitzvah,...
Parshas Kedoshim 5784: Intriguing Questions and Answers
Shaving During Sefira for a Pidyon Haben and Related Halachos Q: I recall learning that a person hosting a bris for his son can shave and...
Parshas Acharei Mos – Gaavah & Taavah
The Medrash in this weeks Parsha brings a story of a man who was planning an aveira with a woman and arranged to meet her in a certain...