The Abyss
VOLUME 95 NUMBER 3April 9, 2021NISSAN 27, 5781PARSHAS SHEMINICandlelighting Time 7:14 PM The Torah dedicates many verses describing which animals, fowl and fish that we may consume. At the…
VOLUME 95 NUMBER 3April 9, 2021NISSAN 27, 5781PARSHAS SHEMINICandlelighting Time 7:14 PM The Torah dedicates many verses describing which animals, fowl and fish that we may consume. At the…
A very frustrated housewife is having a terrible day when suddenly her phone rings. "Darling, how are you? This is Momma." "Oh Momma," she said, so thankful to hear a kind…
VOLUME 95 NUMBER 1March 19, 2021NISSAN 6, 5781PARSHAS VAYIKRACandlelighting Time 6:53 PM We are prohibited to offer a sacrifice that is stolen. The Talmud provides an analogy to illustrate…
One day, Einstein has to speak at an important science conference. On the way there, he tells his driver (who happens to look a bit like him): "I'm sick of…
VOLUME 94 NUMBER 9March 12, 2021ADAR 28, 5781PARSHAS VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEICandlelighting Time 5:44 PM The ignominious episode of the Golden Calf weighed heavily upon the hearts and souls of the nation.…
How much did the pirate pay to get his ears pierced? A buccaneer.I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by. I kneaded the dough.My friends and I…
VOLUME 94 NUMBER 8March 5, 2021ADAR 21, 5781PARSHAS KI SISACandlelighting Time 5:38 PM When Moshe returned from Mt. Sinai with the two tablets and saw that the nation was…
An elderly Jewish man faints and is rushed to the nearest hospital. A nurse tucks him into bed and says, “Mr. Schwartzman, are you comfortable?” Schwartzman replies, “I make a…
VOLUME 94 NUMBER 7February 26, 2021ADAR 14, 5780PARSHAS TETZAVEHCandlelighting Time 5:31 PM Ahron and his sons were installed as the priests for the Mishkan. Special sacrifices were offered on…
A Jewish grandfather wakes up one sunny Sunday morning and decides it's a great day to take his grandchildren to the beach. The kids enjoy the day and are playing…