Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz: Rachel was buried on the side of the road in Kever Rachel, and not in Me’erat Hamachpeilah. This was so that when the Jewish people would pass her tomb on their way into galut (exile), she would daven (pray) […]
Judaism 101
Judaism 101 offers insight into the beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism, providing a solid foundation for further study.
Yaakov Avinu (our forefather Yaakov) was forced to flee for his life. His brother Eisav had vowed to take revenge after his brachot (blessings) were given to Yaakov instead of […]
In Parshas Vayeitzei, Yaakov Avinu (our forefather Yaakov) finally completes the seven years of work for Lavan, earning him Rachel for marriage. He turns to Lavan and says: “וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב […]
The Mishna teaches, ‘Be bold as a leopard… and strong as a lion, to do the will of your Father Who is in Heaven.” Lions and Leopards The Chidushei Harim1 […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz: Someone is asking me information about a boy for a shidduch. (What is a shidduch?) I know some unfavorable things about him and want […]
While at a bookstore one day, a friend showed me a book he had picked up for his grandchildren. It was a colorful picture book with laminated pages for easy […]
Blessings For Eternity The brachah (blesing) that Yitzchak gave Yaakov before his passing is one of the most powerful blessings in all of Jewish history. Its impact has echoed through […]
“וַיֶּאֱהַב יִצְחָק אֶת־עֵשָׂו כִּי־צַיִד בְּפִיו וְרִבְקָה אֹהֶבֶת אֶת־יַעֲקֹב” And Yitzchak loved Esav because game was in his mouth, and Rivka loves Yaakov Bereishit 25:28 “וַיֶּאֱהַב יִצְחָק אֶת־עֵשָׂו כִּי־צַיִד בְּפִיו” Yitzchak […]
Have you ever noticed that some people running companies have trusted staff working for them, while other people seem to be doing everything themselves? You might think one company has […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz: Lately, there’s been a trend of adding musical instruments to Hallel and Selichot. Should this innovation be welcomed or avoided? Rabbi Chaim Mintz […]
