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
A call from mom
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
The Heart of The Matter
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
Einstein and his Driver
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
Bartenura’s Journey to Jerusalem
7 Nissan This is not the story of the wine. Though this is from whom that delicious wine gets its name! On this Shabbat in 1488, Rabbeinu Ovadiah Bartenura arrived
UNTYING THE KNOT
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.
It’s a punny Friday!
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
The Brothers “Rebbe Reb”
21 Adar So earlier this year I get a chance to write about Rebbe Reb Zusha and now I get to write about his brother Rebbe Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk
HAVE WE GONE PAPERLESS?
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
Four jokes for the price of one
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
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW
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
At the beach
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