Disclaimer: this post (and these pics) came from a much earlier Facebook post by Eitan Mordechai. Rav Kaduri claims that the Angels enjoyed the smoke from his cigarettes. He also claimed that when he would smoke, all the souls that…
As told by my friend Anshel Kaplan. So a few months ago, I got pulled over and given a ticket. Well, three tickets to be frank. Anyway, today, I went *way out* in Long Island to represent myself (after all,…
If Rashi were alive today and tasted wine branded under his name, what do you think he would say? This is just a guess. Other ideas: “This is even worse than my commentary” Mordieu, c’est horrible ! (Goodness, this is…
This is brilliant. A classic skit from the 70’s where Arik Einstein & Uri Zohar play all the roles. English Subtitles.
The Jewish-Greek Version of the Book of Esther and what it tells us about Jewish Identity in Ancient Times Prof. Aaron Koller (Yeshiva University, New York) One of the most famous – and significant – features of the Hebrew book of…
Megillas Esther is an iconic book read on Purim to show how close the Jews were to certain annihilation, but that in the end we were saved and have much to be thankful for. What many don’t realize is that…
Story originally by Hanoch Teller : http://www.heritage.org.il/innernet/archives/dave.htm Clermont, Florida. Hardly a bastion of Torah, and even the few Jews who lived in the greater environs didn’t bother to establish an edifice to enshrine their devotions. None of this troubled Eric and Melanie…
This month marks 25 years since I had the privilege of entering Rav Abba Bronspiegel’s shiur at the Yeshiva University’s Mazer Yeshiva Program. We continue to pray for a refuah shleimah for Rav Bronspiegel. Rav Bronspiegel studied under Torah giants…
Rabbi Abba Bronspiegel’s memories after the war, spoken at the Lander College for Men in 2003. With wit and wisdom R’ Bronspiegel described events in the holocaust through his own eyes. Aside from the holocaust, he spoke about his experiences…
Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) urged the community to remain alert and to report criminal activity to police after learning of two incidents that transpired last week, involving a carjacking by a police impostor and a kidnapping. A man impersonating a…
I recently heard the following from a Rabbi – also an adult holocaust survivor – last Shabbos. For privacy reasons I will not divulge the persons’ name. We know of the story how Yosef’s brothers plotted to sell him. Their…
A couple from Brooklyn arrived to Michigan for a wedding. They were pulled over by a Puerto Rican police officer for a minor traffic violation. The woman politely explained to the officer that they’re not so familiar with the local…
10. The Gestapo Gabbai – A delay on opening the aharon kodesh can cost you a year in aliyahs 9. The Candyman – Pashkez is his currency. Teeth are his victims. 8. Scarf-face – He wears his tallis over his…
Irritating Shul Regulars! The cantor wannabe – thinks he is the chazzan of the century, but the whole shul groans when they see him step up to the bimah because davening will now take an extra 20 minutes – even…
