Twistable Words Most of us remember that when Yaakov (Jacob) spoke to Yitzchak (Isaac) to get the brachot (Blessings), and Yitzchak asked his identity, he replied, “Anochi Esav Bechorecha, I […]
Judaism 101
Understand the meaning behind Jewish commandments and how they connect to daily life and purpose.
What is an Ir Miklat? From the time that the Jews entered the land of Israel until we went into exile, one who killed another person unintentionally must flee to […]
Food for the Trip In the past, I wrote a column about being prepared (I’m a prepper!) Well, recently I was heading to Israel to see my daughter (single and […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have heard of rabbis who try to calculate the exact time of the arrival of Mashiach (The Messiah). But I’ve also heard […]
Q. I am reciting a Jewish prayer on behalf of the sick. Should I mention the patient’s name? Knowing Whom You’re Praying For Although God is very well aware of […]
Pinchas’s Self-Sacrifice: “Those Who Honor Me, I Will Honor.” In this week’s Torah Portion, Parshat Pinchas, Pinchas acted with astounding self-sacrifice to defend Hashem’s honor. A well-respected Jewish leader was […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Is every Jew guaranteed a share in the World to Come no matter what bad stuff he or she has done? Are any […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz In many camps and schools, food is often used for activities and games, such as crafts made of macaroni, bobbing for apples, watermelon-eating […]
God-Given Looks I don’t know about you, but over my lifetime, I’ve struggled with my weight. When I was young, (so I’m told), I was very skinny. Then, as I […]
Selective Mute The Gemara in Chulin (89a) quotes R’ Yitzchak explaining a verse in Tehillim (58:2) that one’s vocation in the world should be to make himself as a mute. […]
