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In the Numbers
The US continues to transfix the world with its gun violence epidemic As an Israeli, used to a young and dynamic political system, I’m sometimes at a disadvantage debating politics with Americans. Israel’s basic laws — its equivalent of the Constitution — are changed every other day. Alternative prime minister? Direct elections? Why not? We’ll change a
Boaz Bachrach
In the Numbers
“He said you will definitely have two children, maybe even three.”
Rabbi Akiva Fox
Halachah
Can I rely on the salesperson (or the owner) if he tells me the item has no shatnez? And other questions
Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Halachah
When you’re required to respond to a brachah
Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Guests of Honor
Is it true that love is blind? Doesn’t it hurt her anew every time she thinks of how her son rejected the world she chose?
Rachel Newton
Guests of Honor
Do we ever fully appreciate the immigrant experience of so many who have come before us?
Sarah Moses Spero
B.A.N.G Gang
"Dobra Baila could definitely splash paint around on a bit of paper. But do you really think anyone’s gonna pay money for the daubings of a kid?"
R. Atkins
B.A.N.G Gang
"I know you: You’re the lads who saved my Tiddles. There’s no way you’re thieves"
R. Atkins
Point of View
Pesach brings a unique opportunity to take a deeper look at what our eyes are actually seeing
Rabbi Moshe Grylak zt"l
Point of View
The purpose of a succah is to curb the harmful influences that come with the joy of accumulating property
Rabbi Moshe Grylak zt"l
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