Pesach and Hagomel-Parshas Metzora
(The following is based primarily on a dissertation of R’ Yeruchem Olshin in his sefer Yerach L’moa’dim [Pesach, vol. II,§ 17].) What was so bad about the experience of the Jewish people in Mitzrayim (Egypt)? To many, this might not seem like a particularly difficult question. What was so bad about it? What wasn’t so bad about it? It entailed years and years of backbreaking, torturous labor, Jewish babies were routinely [...]
Health Concerns-Parshas Tazria
R’ Yitzchak Zilberstein relates an episode involving a certain individual who required an operation. This man was considered to be in overall decent shape, but, as is wont to occur, a certain localized health matter warranted surgical intervention. Keeping the Doctor Away... It was what happened next that was most unusual. The man recovered nicely from his operation, only to discover... that he required another operation in [...]
A Unique Organization
Meaningful, dedicated, productive, valuable – these are all words that describe Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah and its work. After close to a decade with the organization, its founder and president Rabbi H. has penned a fascinating and reader-friendly literary work. With Mishnah Memoirs: Stories from the Files of Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah, Rabbi H., in his signature candid style, brings readers into the creation and inner workings of this unique [...]
