It would seem an eternal problem. And although it does not have an unequivocal solution, there are quite a few verified points of experience that tilt the scales of this most important sphere of family ties to one side or another. This is especially true of relationships with adult children, who
If a person eats cereal with milk, the cereal constitutes the "Ikar" – the primary component of the mixture, whereas the milk is "Tafel" – secondary
When one recites the Bracha of "Boreh Peri Ha’gefen" over wine, this Bracha covers all beverages that he intended to drink at that point. Thus, for
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
Whenever one hears a Bracha, he must answer "Amen" to the Bracha – especially after one hears a Bracha for the purpose of fulfilling his obligation
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
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
