This past week we welcomed the new month of Kislev. It is well-known that the months of the Hebrew year parallel the Tribes of Israel and the zodiacal constellations. According to Sefer Yetzirah, each month also embodies one of twelve fundamental aspects of humanity and life: sight, sound, smell
July 21, 1946 – December 4, 2024
The news of the passing of Avraham (Arkady) Ben Mazal Zirkiev, an extraordinary and deeply respected individual
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In parshat Toldot, the Torah tells us that Yitzchak loved Eisav. Why? “Ki tzayid b’fiv”—because Eisav provided him with hunted game. At first glance
Lessons From Rabbi Zvi Kogan And The Holtzbergs
I recall a powerful anecdote that highlights both hashgacha pratit and the profound kiddush Hashem
Working-class New Yorkers are the backbone of our city; they keep our city safe, healthy, clean, and help us continue to take the greatest city in
The parashah of Toldot (Genealogy) recounts the birth of twin sons—Yaakov and Eisav—to Yitzchak and Rivkah. As they grow up, Yaakov, the younger
