By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of March 27, 2009 / 2 Nissan 5769 In his comment on Exodus 12:15, former Chief Rabbi of England Rabbi J.H. Hertz writes, “Leaven is the symbol of corruption, … more

By Baruch Spier Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769 Former Far Rockaway resident Ari Singer and his wife, Rivka, can’t find a suitable improvement to their small basement apartment in … more

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by Miriam Bradman Abraham Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 We parents have the difficult responsibility to educate our children, but recently I have noticed the tables have turned. … more

Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 The worldwide statistics regarding damage caused by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland are mind-boggling. The number of air travelers whose plans were disrupted … more

Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Michael Orbach: Where did the idea for “The Frozen Rabbi” come from? Steve Stern: It’s a very literal title. I woke up pretty much and said I’d … more

Dear That's Life, It is nice to go away, but it is even nicer to come home. Getting home, however, was not as easy as it should have been for many travelers who flew the coop this winter break. … more

The first time I ever ate a molten chocolate cake I was in my teens at a restaurant called Shallots in my hometown of Chicago. The cake was topped with a solid disk of chocolate under the name “Top Hat.” more

The Talmud in Kiddushin (40b) has a fascinating passage describing the merits process, which is quite applicable to this time of year. more

I have a hard time understanding the role of Aharon, Moshe’s brother, in the exodus story. When he is first appointed to be the leader/redeemer of Israel, Moshe presents a number of arguments as to why he is not the best man for the job. He may even hint to the idea that Aharon would be a more worthy choice. more