Pesah is a holiday which involves a lot of expenses. Those of us who are blessed, should think about those who are...
Friday, April 8, 2011/Nisan 4, 5771

The Mishnah Berurah quotes an opinion that one who fasted for the first time on a weekday, on the occasion of the...
Friday, December 10, 2010/Tebeth 3, 5771

Why is Hanukkah eight days if the miracle of the oil was for only seven days? One explanation is as follows: Tuesday, December 7, 2010/Kislew 30, 5771

The Sefer Hasidim is of the opinion that one should not cut one's hair on Rosh Hodesh. It is appropriate to be...
Sunday, November 7, 2010/Heshwan 30, 5771

Why are the 40 days from Rosh Hodesh Elul till Yom Kippur considered to be a particularly auspicious time for...
Monday, August 16, 2010/Elul 6, 5770

There are pious individuals who fast every 'Ereb Rosh Hodesh (the day before the new month). There are various...
Monday, August 9, 2010/Ab 29, 5770