Daily Dvar Halacha – Dec. 13, Rosh Chodesh/1 Teves – No Bracha on Menorah in Shul in the morning. Why? (Video)
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Chanukah 5784 – Out of Order
A number of years ago, I was explaining the various historical episodes referenced in Maoz Tzur when it occurred to me that there is a chronological anomaly in the order of the verses. The third stanza relates the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash and the crowning of Zerubavel after 70 years of exile (which is […]
Yosef’s Dream Interpretation
We know that Yosef attributed everything he did to Hashem. But when we read the story of his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream, the ability for which he attributes to Hashem, we don’t hear Hashem speaking to Yosef directly. So how did Hashem help? Rabbi David Fohrman, in lectures I heard over 10 years ago, suggested […]
After 2-Hour Meet, Hostage’s Father Says Biden Assured He’s Doing ‘Everything’ To Free Captives
US President Joe Biden met with the families of American hostages held by terrorists in Gaza for roughly two hours at the White House earlier today, one of the individuals present at the meeting tells The Times of Israel. “We knew this going in, but we got further affirmation that the Biden administration — the […]
BDE: Mrs. Charlotte Sichel, a’h [Updated as of Dec 13 @ 4:03PM]
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 12, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Charlotte Sichel, a’h, mother of Steve (Leah) Sichel. The levaya took place today. Shiva will be observed beginning with Maariv tonight at 8:00PM, through Monday morning after Shacharis at 3002 Temple […]
Judge Pauses Trump’s Jan. 6 Case Amid Appeal To Toss It
A federal judge agreed Wednesday to pause proceedings in former President Trump’s election interference case while he appeals a decision rejecting his efforts to toss the case. The decision from Judge Tanya Chutkan “automatically stays any further proceedings that would move this case towards trial or impose additional burdens of litigation on Defendant.” Trump last week appealed an order from Chutkan […]
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Pledge Of Unwavering Resolve Amidst Gaza Conflict: “We Are Continuing To The End, Until Victory, Until The Destruction Of Hamas” (Photos)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 13 December 2023), visited the investigation facility of the IDF Intelligence Directorate Unit 504 and the IDF Armored Corps 460 Brigade, in the south of the country.At the start of the visit, the Prime Minister observed the investigation process for Hamas terrorists who were captured in the Gaza Strip, […]
Golani Commander Grinberg, Z'L, H'yd, Remembered For Relationships With Troops, Young Daughter (Video)
Israel’s airwaves are awash in praise for Tomer Grinberg, the commander of the vaunted 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigades, who was killed in battle along with several soldiers in Shejaiya. A video making the rounds shows Grinberg rallying his troops days after the October 7 Hamas onslaught, in which the battalion lost some 40 […]
Israel Responds After UN Overwhelmingly Votes For Humanitarian Cease-Fire: 'A Gift To Hamas'
Israel will continue its war on Hamas in Gaza, whether it has international support or not, according to Israel’s foreign minister. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said Wednesday that agreeing to another cease-fire would be a “gift” to Hamas and that Israel’s military would continue its ground offensive in Gaza despite waning international support. The comment comes […]