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In 2450, according to Seder Olam, the unfortunate incident of Kivros Hataavah ended. All those who ate the slav died over a period of 30 days. In 4931/1171, 56 Jews…
Yahrtzeiten 5598/1838, Harav Shlomo Chakim, zt”l, mechaber of Kissei Shlomo 5706/1946, Harav Menachem Nachum Twersky, zt”l, the Skverer-Machnovka Rebbe 5737/1977, Harav Shmuel Hominer of Yerushalayim, zt”l, mechaber of Eved Hamelech…
Herbs are delicious, versatile and prime for long-term preservation. Here are some ideas to use the bounty. Make pesto, or other herb-heavy sauces and condiments. Pesto is the most obvious,…
Baked beans are a thing of beauty: A little sweet, a little tangy, and cooked so low and slow the flavors infuse every morsel. They’re a traditional side to barbecue,…
In 5704/1944, Harav Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, zt”l, founded Torah Umesorah, the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools. Though Jewish day schools existed at the time (the first full-time day schools…
In 3828/68 Vespasian captured Yericho In 5318/1558, Germany’s Kaiser restricted certain liberties of the Jews, after previous governments gave them those rights Yahrtzeiten 5502/1742, Harav Eliezer Rokeach, zt”l, author of…
Q: I have a 9-year-old son who has been in a less pressured mainstream school, with tutors throughout the years to help him stay on grade level. His siblings know…
In 2449, Moshe Rabbeinu explained to Bnei Yisrael the mitzvos of hagbalah and perishah. According to Rabi Yosi (Shabbos 86b) there were three days of hagbalah, and the Torah was…
In 5130/1370, hundreds of Jews were massacred in Brussels, Belgium, Hy”d. In 5705/1945, the Nazis finally surrendered to the Allies, and the war that left millions dead, including six million…