The Gemara in Brachot (30) establishes the obligation of "Tefilat Ha’derech," the special Bracha recited when embarking on a trip. There is a debate among the Rabbis in the Gemara as to whether or not this prayer must be recited while standing. Rav Hisda maintained that one must stop traveling and
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‘Help My Son Become More Active!’
Dear Rabbi:
I have an elementary age son who’s obese. He doesn’t enjoy being active. Instead of going outside for recess, the rebbe tells me that he
On Maiden Honor And Parental Word
Where do difficult problems arise now in the creation of young families? Why is it so often that young, beautiful, independent, well-educated
Pouring Water on to Hot Food on Shabbat
The Shulchan Aruch protests against the practice of some people to pour hot water heated before Shabbat on hot foods on Shabbat to prevent them from
The Price Of Jewish Happiness?!
Dear friends!
At the suggestion of the young people of our community, a pilot edition of the book The Price of Jewish Happiness?! (New York, 2020
The Bracha of Yogurt Mixed With Fruit or Granola
People often add fruit to yogurt, and eat the yogurt mixed with the fruit. Generally, there is more yogurt than fruit, such that the yogurt
Must One Recite Two Brachot When He Eats a Cracker With a Topping?
Very often at events, crackers with a topping such as fish, tomato, or anchovies is served. If one eats a cracker with a topping, must he recite two