Yehuda Frischman

Thegreatmedieval Jewish philosopher, scholar and physician MosesMaimonides also known as The Rambam, teachesin his magnum opus on Jewish lawThe Mishnah Torah, thatphysical pleasure should be viewed as a Divine gift, and when partaken in a permissible manner is both sanctified and elevated through aw...
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The question is commonly asked, even by religious people, Why make such a big deal about Lag Ba'omer and going to to the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai We rarely even paskan like Rabbi Shimon in the Gemara, and besides, aren't there many other equally great and holy Tanaim such as Rabbi Yosi, Rabb...
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The question is commonly asked, even by religious people, Why make such a big deal about Lag Ba'omer and going to to the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai We rarely even paskan like Rabbi Shimon in the Gemara, and besides, aren't there many other equally great and holy Tanaim such as Rabbi Yosi, Rabb...
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We now find ourselves in a very special time of year, the counting of the ha'omer in general, as we refine our character traits, and the month of Iyar in particular. The letters of the month IYAR, are an acronym for the words "Ani Ha-Shem Rofecha"Exodus 1526 which translated means,I am Ha-...
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Having been raised in LA, in a color blind home, I was always taught to view people based upon their actions, behavior or spirit as opposed to the color or their skin or their features. And yet, it is important to consider what factors do contribute to the resentment and contempt that so many white ...
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