Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
Appointment comes amidst growth of Jewish life and six years of serving as the only rabbi in UAE
Abraham worshipped idols as did his father, Terach. Abraham was an intelligent man, as was Terach. But Abraham came to recognize the falseness of the idols, while Terach stayed behind.
Because Terach never truly believed in the idols and never truly worshipped them. But when Abraham worshipped idols, it was with all...
Ezra also instituted that there be an additional communal reading every Shabbat during the afternoon Minchah service. Here's why . . .
The entire town would be paying attention to the new rabbi’s first ruling. Everyone was sure to wonder: Why is the law of the Torah so opposite to common sense?
Over the years, my feline friends have taught me much more than I’ve ever taught them.
Behold, I have set before you life and goodness, and death and evil; in that I command you this day to love G-d, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments... Life and death I have set before you, blessing and curse. And you shall choose life.
– Deuteronomy 30:15-19
Last Jew comes home
(2nd Temple Era)
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Passing of R. Meir Shapiro
(1933)
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