Parshas Pikudei
Rabbi Berel Wein The basic lesson in this week’s Torah reading is accountability. G-d demands from Moshe and the others who formulated and created the Tabernacle in the desert to account for all the material that was donated by the Jewish people for that purpose. The last piece of silver that was donated had to […]
The Great Tefillin Divide
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow Rabbi Yisroel Besser once wrote about his experience standing on the other side of the mechitza. He was attending his daughter’s graduation, and the primary event was for mothers only. While standing on tippy toes, he was able to get glances of the happenings. Depending on what their minhag is and the […]
I’m Listening
Allan Rolnick, CPA From 1993 through 2004, Kelsey Grammar became the highest-paid actor on television, playing the psychiatrist and radio host Frasier Crane in the critically-acclaimed sitcom Frasier. Every weekday at 2:00 PM, he took to his mic on Seattle’s KACL and opened his show with the soothing words, “Hello Seattle, I’m listening.” Invariably, hijinks […]
Ahavas Chaim Shabbos with Nissim Black
On Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim Ahavas Chaim under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Shaya Kohn, hosted Nissim Black. The Friday night meal was spent together with the boys where Nissim shared stories and connected them. This was followed by an Oneg Shabbos together with the community- where Nissim spoke about his history and sang zemiros. Shabbos […]
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Zeidy Day 2022
This past Sunday, grandfathers of boys in second through fourth grade enjoyed learning and participating in an activity with their grandsons. A great time was had by all!
Parshas Vayakhel
Rabbi Berel Wein Rashi points out that the opening portion of this week’s Torah reading was transmitted by Moshe to the entire Jewish people in public, when they were all gathered. These laws of the Sabbath that represent one of the core pillars of Judaism – the observance of the Sabbath day as a day […]
Baltimore Celebrates Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim Groundbreaking
Sunday, February 20, the Baltimore community gathered to celebrate the historic groundbreaking for Suburban Orthodox Toras Chaim. The event featured divrei Torah, celebratory music, delicious buffet, and childrens activities. Photo credits: Dina Brookmyer
Chayeinu Holds “This Is Us” Dinner for an Evening of Volunteer Connection and Appreciation
On Sunday, February 20th, Chayeinu’s Board of Directors and volunteers gathered for an event entitled “This Is Us”, an evening of volunteer connection and appreciation. “Chayeinu includes many different groups of individuals doing incredible things,” explained Esti Ziffer, Chayeinu’s President. “Many volunteers who are integral to our organization may not have ever had a chance […]
The Demise of Haman and His Sons
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow Haman and his sons made a cameo appearance in Tosfos this week. In fact, in various places in Shas, Tosfos makes cryptic references to Targum that discusses how Haman’s sons were hanged. However, in Chagiga (11b), Tosfos is somewhat more verbose. The issue that Tosfos discusses is what is the average height […]
Hineni!
Rabbi Tzvi Teichman Over three thousand years ago the first historic large gathering of women took place at the entrance of the Ohel Moed, the Tent of Meeting. When constructing the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, the women desired to make a unique contribution that would memorialize their united effort specifically. The Torah records that the copper […]