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Gematria Is Not a Game The Midrash tells us that Moshe davened 515 tefillos to be allowed to enter Eretz Yisrael, totaling the gematria of the word va’eschanan. How does the Midrash know that the number of tefillos equaled that particular word? The Pnei Yehoshua (Brachos 32a) explains that the gematria is not the Midrash’s […]
Read MoreHolocaust survivor Mrs. Golda Lowy (née Grunwald) shares her story Elisheva Braun I was inexpressibly fortunate to spend an hour with Mrs. Golda Lowy. During our conversation, I was transported to a world of cattle cars and starvation portions, of dim barracks and dank mud, of the stench of fear and disease heavy in the […]
Read MoreSan Diego, California For those who are looking for a more adventurous, long-distance vacation, San Diego is amazing. San Diego is a combination of modern city streets, historic quaint areas, and beautiful, scenic shores. Although it is only about two hours from Los Angeles, San Diego has a certain laid-back atmosphere even within the city. […]
Read More“With Chai Lifeline, there’s no Constitution, no body of laws that dictates “what we do” and “what we don’t do.” Their motto is simply ‘If it’s needed, we do it’” A Husband Shares His Story When a mother becomes incapacitated, her husband becomes the full-time advocate and caregiver, and the children, all too often, become […]
Read MoreFresh soft rolls, perfectly bite-sized. Yield: 14 mini rolls Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup water 3 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups flour ½ cup crispy fried onions 2 teaspoons za’atar 1 egg, whisked Topping of your choice (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, challah topping, kosher salt) Directions: In a medium […]
Read MoreA tribute to Mrs. Gitty (Wahl) Greenberg A”H Elisheva Braun “Gitty was normal, fun, friendly, and full of energy. She loved life and she loved people. Inside, she was an off-the-charts tzadeikes.” —R’ Yechiel Wahl, Gitty’s oldest brother Connected to others Everyone in Gitty’s life was warmed by her positivity, kindness, and humor. A patient […]
Read MoreDuvid Berry The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has released a number of watershed decisions in the last week. Some of the rulings will have a direct impact on the community of religious Jews living in the United States. Others have less specific relevance, but profoundly influence the moral and social direction of the country—an […]
Read MoreA Conversation with Chinuch Expert Rabbi Shalom Storch Elisheva Braun Imagine a world in which brick walls could be penetrated. There are no dead ends; no one is beyond help. Anyone can learn, grow, and achieve. In this world, people who struggle can harness their strengths to solve their problems, and rebbe’im and teachers can […]
Read MoreRecipe by Odaiah Leeds Styling and photography by Chay Berger This drink is a winner! It’s refreshing and delicious, the perfect addition to your summer barbecue. I like to premake my iced tea and refrigerate it so it gets a deeper flavor, though it can also be enjoyed immediately after prepping. Note: Make sure that […]
Read MoreRecipe, styling, and photography by Mirel Freylich I love the method of caramelizing the meat first, as it adds texture as well as depth of flavor. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon oil 2.5 lbs. brisket 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup white wine ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey […]
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