The act of a kiss appears twice in our parsha, Vayechi. The first time is when Yosef presents his sons to Yaakov for a blessing. The second time is immediately after Yaakov dies, when Yosef … more

Sefer Bereishit contains the only instances in Tanach of the phrase, “Am I instead of G-d?” One of these appears in our parasha, Vayechi (50:19), and the other in parashat Vayatze (30:2). … more

AMSTERDAM — Two weeks ago, a 29-year-old man waving a Palestinian flag smashed the windows of a kosher restaurant with a wooden club, stealing an Israeli flag there. Police arrested the suspect … more

A researcher says Mormons have posthumously baptized the late Lubavitcher rebbe, the grandparents of Carrie Fisher and Steven Spielberg, and hundreds of Holocaust victims, violating an agreement to … more

I recently stumbled upon a Yemenite Jewish cookbook from the early ’60s called “Yemenite & Sabra Cookery,” by Naomi and Shimon Tzabar. The first page features a recipe for zhug, … more

As someone who runs her life a million miles per minute, but still values the fruits of a home-cooked meal, the slow cooker is a mainstay in my kitchen. Because of this favorite small appliance, my … more

Celiac disease is a common autoimmune disease that affects the ability to digest gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The issue is the chemical, gliadin, to which patients form an … more

Yeshiva of South Shore filled with Chanukah cheer as students put their special spins on the holiday. Pre 1a talmidim in the Hollander Early Childhood Center embarked … more

Lots has happened since I wrote my last article on the second day of a 12 day cruise. On the ship for the first three nights of Chanukah, we were almost certain that we would not be allowed to light … more

The CAHAL Yeshiva of South Shore sixth grade class enjoyed a day of simcha and chessed with the residents of the Nautilus assisted living facility in Atlantic Beach. Rabbi Chananya Grinberg, Rabbi … more