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Sudoku – July 1, 2020
America
This Day in History – July 1/9 Tammuz
In 5004/1244, at least 20 wagons loaded with Gemaras and commentaries were burned in France. The incident occurred on Friday of Parashas Chukas. There were no printing presses in those…
There Should be a Word for That
This Day in History – June 24/2 Tammuz
In 4856/1096, the Crusaders arrived in the city of Weltzk, assembled all the Jews and led them to their deaths. Hy”d. Yahrtzeiten 2310, according to most opinions, Yosef Hatzaddik. He…
Nichum Aveilim – June 24/2 Tammuz
Sudoku – June 24, 2020
Edgy Needlework
Sudoku – June 17, 2020
This Day in History – June 17/25 Sivan
In 4981/1221, the Jews of Erfurt, Germany, were massacred al kiddush Hashem. Yahrtzeiten 5636/1876, Harav Dov Berish Landau, zt”l, Rebbe of Biala. 5646/1886, Harav Chaim Zusman Sofer, zt”l, author of…
Dealing With Fear
Q: It’s hard to imagine things becoming more difficult these days, but when these issues of violence began to stir up, the difficult only became more overwhelming. Trying to explain…
This Day in History – June 15/23 Sivan
In 5558/1798, numerous Jews were murdered in Pesaro, Italy, following the retreat of Napoleon’s army. The community observed a fast to mark the event. Yahrtzeiten 5285/1525, Harav Avraham Mintz of…
Nichum Aveilim – June 15/23 Sivan
Editorial Cartoon – June 15, 2020
Timekeepers
Sudoku – June 15, 2020
The Sin of Running Away From School
Vayehi binso’a haAron vayomer Moshe kuma Hashem v’yafutzu oyvecha v’yanusu messanecha mipanecha uvenucho yomar shuva Hashem rivevos alfei Yisrael (Bamidbar 10:35-36) Parashas Behaalos’cha contains the Jewish people’s initial journey after…
Mishmeres HaSholom: Ask the Rav
Q: There is a popular and respected family living in our building. However, since I got to know them closely, I have observed that they have difficulties dealing with people.…
