The Chessed Etrog Project began two years ago, following the attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Many farmers in Israel were struggling, both due to a shortage of workers and difficulties distributing and ...

Based on the writings of Rav Yitzchok Hutner (1906-1980) and summarized from Rabbi Pinchas Stolper's "Living Beyond Time: The Mystery and Meaning of the Jewish Festivals" (Shaar Press, 2003, pp. 92-97 ...

Northern Israeli border communities have received a boost with NIS 1.5 million worth of new firefighting equipment. Specially designed firefighting trailers were delivered for use by local first ...

July 4 is a glorious celebration of American independence and of American values. We celebrate our freedom of assembly, our freedom of religion, and all the rights guaranteed to us in the Constitution ...

Separation Saturday came, went and shook up the Big 12 football power rankings for everybody. Well, not everybody. There is still Cincinnati. As for everybody else? Bedlam was put to bed with a ...

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Of all communal organisations, which are the most sacred? In Parshat Vayechi, we read how Yaakov was preparing for his death. He told Yosef his son, “Ve’asita imadi chessed v’emet.” – “Please practise ...

There is a verse in Psalms 89:3 that says, עולם חסד יבנה, that the world is built on Chessed, acts of kindness. Hashem’s sole purpose in creating the world was to benefit mankind. G-d gave men a ...

Rebecca Scherer of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 at 83 years of age. Rebecca was the devoted daughter of Robert and Patricia Marshall, beloved wife of the late Rabbi Baruch ...

Christmas Eve, known as Nittel Nacht to many, was traditionally a fearsome day for Jews. Now it’s an opportunity to spread kindness. (JTA) — In the modern era, holidays like Christmas and Easter are ...