By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times There is a famous Yalkut Shimoni (#944) referring to the time of Moshiach that states, “All the holidays are destined to be negated but the days of Purim will never be negated forever. Rav Elazar says that Yom Kippur will also not be negated.” The […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times Traditionally, hamantaschen have been made out of poppy seeds, although, of late, there are all sorts of other fillers that have popped up. Why poppy seeds? The minhag was based upon a Ramah in Shulchan Aruch, where hecites the Kol Bo and writes (OC 695:2), […]
One of the most important mitzvos of Purim can sometimes be shrouded in mystery. Those who ask gedolim for guidance as to where to give have gotten a clear answer:
New York, NY A Poet Laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government, NGO or conferring institution. They are expected to compose poems for special events and occasions. After a six month search, Agudath Israel of America has officially hired a Poet Laureate, Tuvya Lieberman. The Poet’s first submission deals with Purim and appears […]
It is worth knowing that hangovers can be avoided. With a little knowledge and care, you can still get drunk to the point of “ad delo yada” without suffering from it afterwards. The following directions can prevent or reduce the unpleasant side effects of drinking. They are based on reliable medical sources, and have been […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times Look outside today and you will see kids dressed up as Chassidish Rebbes, Donald Trump, a Fiddler on the Roof, football players, and almost any other costume you can imagine. It is surely not one of our run-of-the-mill Jewish minhagim. Generally, our minhagim deal with […]
Shalom Dov Ber Yona, a 12-year-old boy from Arad whose life was saved when he fell in cardiac arrest two years ago, surprised the MDA team who saved his life
Jerusalem Sephardi Chief Rabbi HaGaon HaRav Moshe Shlomo Amar Shlita on Wednesday, Taanis Esther, addressed the state signing a witness agreement with former close confident to PM Netanyahu, Shlomo Filber, who will be testifying against the Prime Minister in the case known as Case 4000, involving Bezeq Communications and the Walla News website. There is […]
Elder poskim in the dati leumi community have come out publicly in support of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who is facing mounting public criticism in as a result of ongoing police investigations alleging law-breaking. HaRav Dov Lior, HaRav Tzefanya Drori, HaRav Nachum Eliezer Rabinowitz, HaRav Chaim Steiner and HaRav Gideon Pearl, have published a communiqué […]
Believe it or not, there are families that do not have money to pay for their own Seudas Purim. That is not an underestimate. There is real poverty out there. These people are your neighbors and you don’t even know! Many of these families struggle with their daily bills, and can’t make ends meet. They have […]
A top immigration official said Wednesday that about 800 people living illegally in Northern California were able to avoid arrest because of a weekend warning that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
The High Court of Justice on Wednesday, Taanis Esther, agreed to delay the planned destruction of the homes in the Elazar neighborhood of N’vei HaAvot, in Gush Etzion. The decision states, among other things, that “in the case before us, even though the judgment gave considerable time (one and a half years) to prepare for […]
A few years back our family started an annual tradition of creating a music video & parody of a popular song as a fun creative way to re-tell the story
This year, more than ever before, with the current difficult matzav for acheinu b’nei yisroel in general and B’nei Torah in particular, the world is scrutinizing our every action. There is so much
(VIDEOS AND PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE) Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat explains plans for a new entrance to the city to Interior Minister Aryeh Deri. They are on the rooftop lookout
(VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE) It was a most successful visit to Israel by National Football League players sponsored by American Voices in Israel, with many following the players’ visit on social media. Some of the players taking part included NY Jets Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Tennessee Titans Avery Williamson. Jenkins explained to the camera he was […]
Republicans spent much of the last decade firing up their base with a vow to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. But when it came to doing the deed,
Ahead of the Purim holiday, United Hatzalah of Israel has published a list of health tips and safety regulations to ensure that everyone has a happy and safe Purim. Last
A social studies teacher barricaded himself inside a classroom at a Georgia high school on Wednesday and fired a handgun once in what may have been a warning shot, authorities
Former Shas party minister, Rabbi Shlomo Benizri, told Kol Chai Radio’s Betzalel Kahan on Wednesday morning, 13 Adar, that the thought of convicting someone based primarily or exclusively on the testimony of a state witness is absurd to put it mildly. Benizri’s remarks come on the heels of statements made to the media this week […]
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