Even before the virus, New York City residents were trying to cope with serious problems: a surge in violent crimes, worsening homelessness, and rampant drug use. Residents put up with all of these as part of the price of living here. Then the virus hit, and so did prolonged rioting and protests
During the summer, most people are busy having fun; many are away on vacation. People love the summer; they feel happier during this time of the
According to the Shulchan Aruch, the only way to fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzitzit from the Torah is with a Tallit made of wool. While the word wool is
It is well-known that before drinking water, one recites the Beracha of " Shehakol." What many people do not realize, however, is that in some
Orthodox Jewish outreach is often referred to as kiruv. This terminology is defined literally as bringing close. Those involved in this field of work
The text of Kaddish, unlike virtually all other prayer texts, is written mainly in Aramaic, as opposed to Lashon Ha’kodesh (Hebrew). Although some
The Seder Hayom (Rabbi Moshe ben Machir, 16th Century, Tsfat) makes a remarkable statement regarding the Beracha of Asher Yatzar. He first writes
