American Citizens in Israel in Limbo: Urgent Action Needed to Address the Crisis at the US Embassy
Jerusalem, Israel – May 31, 2023 – Chaim V’Chessed has reported extensively on the challenges involved in obtaining services at the US Embassy in Israel. Prior to the Pesach travel season, a sudden change in policy discontinued emergency appointments for newborns. At the time, there was a communal outcry, which led to the involvement of numerous public […]
Tens Of Thousands Bid Farewell To Charedi Leader
Several thousand people participated this afternoon (Tuesday) in the funeral procession of Rosh Yeshivas Ponevezh and Lithuanian community leader Rabbi Gershon Edelstein who died this morning at the age of 100. The funeral procession began with the recitation of Tehilim and other liturgical prayers by the son of the late rabbi at the Ponevezh Yeshiva […]
Tens Of Thousands Bid Farewell To Charedi Leader
Several thousand people participated this afternoon (Tuesday) in the funeral procession of Rosh Yeshivas Ponevezh and Lithuanian community leader Rabbi Gershon Edelstein who died this morning at the age of 100. The funeral procession began with the recitation of Tehilim and other liturgical prayers by the son of the late rabbi at the Ponevezh Yeshiva […]
Rabbis React to Antisemitism Strategy: Welcomed but “Deeply Flawed”
Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today welcomed the announcement of a U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, but noted that it was “deeply flawed.” The rabbis suggested further discussions, including a more substantive effort to incorporate the expertise, knowledge, and lived experience of the observant […]
Rabbis React to Antisemitism Strategy: Welcomed but “Deeply Flawed”
Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today welcomed the announcement of a U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, but noted that it was “deeply flawed.” The rabbis suggested further discussions, including a more substantive effort to incorporate the expertise, knowledge, and lived experience of the observant […]
Rabbi Zvi Teichman on Shavuos 5783 – No Hate, Just Love
More and more displays of hatred seem to be proliferating in the world. Not only between warring nations is this evident, but even within sovereign nations where political factions vying for control spew angry words of hatred. The rising of ugly expressions of those who despise Israel and Jews is becoming more prevalent and more […]
Rabbi Zvi Teichman on Shavuos 5783 – No Hate, Just Love
More and more displays of hatred seem to be proliferating in the world. Not only between warring nations is this evident, but even within sovereign nations where political factions vying for control spew angry words of hatred. The rising of ugly expressions of those who despise Israel and Jews is becoming more prevalent and more […]
Levindale Minyan is Alive Again; Come Join Us
Baltimore, MD – May 21, 2023 – As the song from the famous movie “the hills are alive with the sound of music,” so the shul at Levindale is alive with the sounds of tfilot, (prayers). The shul has been quiet for 4 years, including during the pandemic, but quiet no longer. On the first day […]
Levindale Minyan is Alive Again; Come Join Us
Baltimore, MD – May 21, 2023 – As the song from the famous movie “the hills are alive with the sound of music,” so the shul at Levindale is alive with the sounds of tfilot, (prayers). The shul has been quiet for 4 years, including during the pandemic, but quiet no longer. On the first day […]
Understanding Eruv Tavshillin: Insights and Observations
Since Yom Tov begins on Friday, a rare occurrence, we must prepare an eruv tavshillin, whether we live in Eretz Yisrael or in Chutz La’Aretz. Question #1: Where? “Is it true that eruv tavshillin is more common in chutz la’aretz than in Eretz Yisroel?” Question #2: What? “In what way is the halacha of […]
