When Should Birkat Ha’mazon Be Recited Over A Cup Of Wine?
The Shulchan Aruch cites three opinions as to whether there is a requirement to recite Birkat Hamazon “Al Ha’kos” – over a cup of wine. This refers to pouring a cup of wine before Birkat Hamazon, then reciting Birkat Hamazon while holding
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HaRav Aharon Walkin: My Zaidy was a big giver; he was accustomed to giving and not taking. The
When Should Kohanim Make Their Way Towards The Front To Make Birkat Kohanim
The Shulchan Aruch writes that the Kohanim must begin making their way
For decades, Americans have been blessed with a bountiful supply of food. Our local supermarkets are bursting from the many varieties of cereals
Should we feel sorry for the shareholders of Kellogg or should we envy them? Strong arguments can be made for either opinion.
The reason to feel
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HaRav Aharon Walkin: I once came to my son’s Yeshiva Ketana to discuss tuition. The administrator
Despite Urgency, Our Community’s Voter Turnout Was Abysmal
The first competitive primary election for Queens District Attorney in the first
