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 […]
Who is Obligated?
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow The very first Mishna in Chagigah discusses those who are obligated to make the thrice-yearly pilgrimage to the Beis Hamikdash. The Mishna clearly states that the rule is that everyone is obligated except those specifically listed. Tosfos comments that the rule is that one cannot follow every rule. Tosfos notes that the […]
Parshas Ki Sisa
Rabbi Berel Wein The sin of the Golden Calf remains one of the great mysteries in the story of the Jewish people throughout the ages. Flooded with miracles on all sides, unbelievably redeemed from Egyptian bondage, and being sustained daily in a desert, the Jewish people somehow revert to idolatry and paganism. As illogical as […]
Mercaz Torah U’Tefilla – Siyum on Moed Katan
On Wednesday night, February 9th, Mercaz Torah U’Tefilla was proud to host the final Siyum in Seder Moed – the Siyum on Moed Katan. We say “last Siyum” because the Siyum on Chagigah, which is also the Siyum on Seder Moed, will be in Eretz Yisroel bez”H. The theme of the Siyum reflected the anticipation […]