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 [...]
The Glory of the Stinicus marinus-Parshas Shemini
(The following is based on an exposition recorded in P’ninim Mi’shulchan Gavohah, parshas Shemini.) How do we know if a given fish is a kosher one? The Torah in this week’s parshah supplies the identifying characteristics: it must possess both fins and scales (Vayikra 11:9). Piscatorial Puzzle It seems straightforward enough. The issue arises, however, from an interesting piece of information imparted to us by the Mishnah (Niddah 6:9): כֹּל שֶׁיֶּשׁ [...]
