Curtis And Sid
They provide us with a lot of thoughtful radio talk and a refreshing breath of fresh air as opposed to the opposite that predominates the media these days.
I began...
The Young Widows Club
By Malkie Gordon Hirsch
It was like a dinner with friends—with a few notable differences. First, there was the vast array of alcoholic beverages on the table at our hostess’s...
A Closer Look at Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, z’l, was a descendant of Rav Avrohom Weinberg, the first Slonimer Rebbe, one of the leading chassidic rabbis of the 19th century. He...
Dating After Divorce
Question
I recently got divorced for the second time. It was so embarrassing. The first divorce I wanted, and maybe I made a mistake about it, but the second one...
DATING FORUM
By Baila Sebrow
Question
I have been reading a bunch of articles about parental alienation in this publication. My son was at the other end—the alienator. He is not a monster,...
‘The Empty Wagon’: A Review Of R’ Yaakov Shapiro’s Attack on Zionism
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro’s "The Empty Wagon" is one of the most controversial books to hit the Orthodox world in decades. Its 1,373 pages deal with the...
Book Review: ‘The Neshamah Should Have An Aliyah’
Book Review:
“The Neshamah Should Have An Aliyah,” By Rabbi Tzvi Hebel
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult and traumatic events one can face. Many...
First Responder: Can We Be Hopeful Despite The Nightmare?
By Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox
“With the news from Israel bringing us false starts and disappointments, I must admit that I am becoming cynical. I try not to despair, but...
Cholent As A Sign Of Strength
I would like to do an imagination exercise with you. I know it’s been a while, six weeks to be precise, but we’re old friends, so bear with me.
Close...
Smartphones, Shivah, Watching The Clock, Biden, & Trump
An Open Letter To The Guy Sitting Next To Me, Playing With His Smart Phone During Davening
By Pinchas Ben Shabbat
My Friend,
Why are you and I so obsessed with our...