Parashat Vaetchanan contains the first paragraph of the Shema: “You shall love the L-rd, your G-d, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with

Parashat Eikev describes the abundance awaiting the Jewish people in Eretz Yisrael: flowing springs, wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates

Parashat Matot begins with the laws of vows and oaths: “He shall not break his word; everything that comes from his mouth he shall do” (Bamidbar

The Gemarah learns from the pasuk “Lo Yamushu Mipikha Umipi Zarakha Umipi Zera Zarakha Meata Vead Olam” that if three generations of Torah can

In the words of Mr. Nissim Tajir, “Mishpachat Kaikov gave three treasures to Klal Yisrael: Rav Yaakov Kaikov, Rav Chizkiyahu Kaikov, and Rav Elazar

In the city of Karmina (Navayee) lived Mula Haim (Haimoff), a well-respected rav and community leader. However, Rav Haim always aspired to live in

I remember hearing about an interesting custom of some New York Jewish families to keep small rocks from Jerusalem in a cup for display in the house

The following is a short parable/ story I wrote. It explores the weight of our choices and also depicts the sometimes-latent human strength that

The days of awe are marked by judgment, but how do I prove that I have free choice? You may say that you know you have choice because you have the

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The motor oil and excrement thrown at two Orthodox synagogues in eastern Queens left more than a revolting mess. The attacks exposed a security

When congregants arrived at Young Israel of Holliswood and Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, they were met with a heartbreaking sight. Human feces and

Peter Koo, Fransisco Moya, Barry Grodenchik, and Rory Lancman – of City Council Districts 20, 21, 23, and 24, respectively – all won fairly easily

According to an email sent out by MTT late Tuesday night, the Mesivta has just signed to make Shaare Tova on Lefferts Blvd. in Kew Gardens their new

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