On June 3, 2009, Rabbi Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer gave a 15 minute class on common Jewish urban legends and misconceptions. A must-hear.
Jewish Urban Legends – Rabbi Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer
Is Swordfish Kosher?
Note: Due to the post being deemed too controversial for the Kosher consumer, as well as politically charged, the original post appears to have been removed from the Jewish Press website. Interestingly, Natan Slifkin’s piece on swordfish remains. – RH…
Analysis: Radziner Vs. Murex Tekheleth, The Truth!
When examining the cases for and against Techeiles, I came across an hour-long video on Radziner vs. Murex Tekhelet: the Truth by Michael Shelomo Bar Ron (MSBR). While the author makes some valid points, I found some holes in it.…
Techeiles / Tekhelet- How to Tie Tzitzis / Tzitzit Like R’ Hershel Schachter’s Method
Techeiles is a Torah-based Mitzvah which has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. With both scientific and Rabbinical support, plus the length of time it’s been allowed to percolate, the murex Tekhelet has enjoyed more success than the Radziner variant,…
Pesach/Chametz and Techeiles – Connection With Modesty
I wanted to add a cute little observation of Techeiles and how it relates to Pesach with lack of Chametz. Chametz represents ones ego which tends to inflate like leavened bread: when left to it’s own devices, it rises and…
Watch a Sofer Stam Peel Hashem’s Name from a Sefer Torah
H/T Shmuel Hertzfeld. There were two names to peel off, each one taking 30 minutes of painstaking work. Respect. Expert Sofer STa”M is R’ Shimon Zeide.
Haredi Court Furious at Drumming Bride Fiasco
By David Israel Shira Hershkovitz, a young bride who asked to bang the drums at the end of her wedding some 10 days ago at the Ahuzat Wagshel wedding hall in Bnei Brak, stirred up a storm among the leaders…
Moshe and The Burning Bramble Bush
Connecting to Hashem by Taking Notice of Nature PDF Version By: Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum Much is taught about the ‘Burning Bush,’ and how Hashem revealed Himself to Moshe in the wilderness of Sinai while he was shepherding Yitro’s flock. Actually,…
The Mystical Turquoise Colored Snail Fish
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat Tetzaveh PDF Version By: Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum This week’s parasha centers around the garments of the Kohanim when serving in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). The exquisite fabric of the garments were woven together from linen, gold and wool dyed in…
Awesome Pic: Amare Stoudemire Wearing Techeiles
I know I know. Amare’s Jewishness is doubtful and he associated with the Black Hebrews more. He also doesn’t wear a yarmulke. Still, Tzitzis with Techeiles is Tzitzis with Techeiles.
Top Uber-Yeshivish Phrases and Translations
Hold My Bags Yeshivish for “I agree:” “I hold.” Yeshivish for “I disagree:” “I hear.” I hold = my opinion is… I hear = I don’t give a sh** “Where are you holding?” = “What gemara are you currently learning”…
Top Gedolim That Wear/Wore Radzyner Techeiles
The Rebbe, Maharsham of Berzan He wanted to be buried with the techeiles. R’ Itizkel Ponovitcher R’ Chaim Ozer Rudzhinsky He supposedly wore it on his tallis katan R’ Chaim Berlin (possibly) R’ Akiva Yosef Shlessinger Rabbi Yitzchok Noson Nochum…