by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Apr 27, 2007 | Uncategorized
I am proud to present a new compendium entitled “Shoshanat Yaaqov: A Guide to the Jewish Wedding and Laws of Family Purity in Light of the Fundamentals of Jewish Thought.”Shoshanat Yaaqov includes practical halachic guidelines on an introductory level, as...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Apr 27, 2007 | Uncategorized
The arayot, or sexual prohibitions of the Torah, feature prominently in this week’s double parasha. One of the most fascinating aspects of the Jewish ‘take’ on sexual restrictions is the way in which they are conceptualized by the early commentaries....
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Apr 25, 2007 | Uncategorized
Since Pesah, many of us have spent our Shabbat afternoons reflecting upon Pirke Avot, The Ethics of Our Fathers. One of the key themes of Pirke Avot is the incomparable value of Torah knowledge and the importance pursuing it wholeheartedly. Although we all attach...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Apr 23, 2007 | Uncategorized
It just came to my attention that this blog has been nominated for “Best Torah Blog” on theJIB Awards Site(Group C).I am honored to have been nominated, especially in view of the fact that my communal obligations have prevented me from posting on a regular...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Apr 6, 2007 | Uncategorized
The Paschal offering in Egypt marked the beginning of the final stage of the Jews’ redemption from their oppression. It subsequently became the focal point of the observance of Passover which, despite its absence today due to our lack of a Temple, is still...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Mar 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
One peculiar feature of the Haggada stands out year after year:Rabban Gamliel used to say: Anyone who fails to mention three things on the night of Passover has not fulfilled his obligation. And what are they? The Paschal Sacrifice, Matsa and Maror.The simplest...
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