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Halachic FAQ’s for Single  Men and Women: Shabbos Candles

Halachic FAQ’s for Single Men and Women: Shabbos Candles

By Rabbi Moshe Walter There is a special mitzvah to light Shabbos candles to bring kavod (honor) and oneg (enjoyment)...

Feb 10, 2026 By motzeny
We Can and Must Do Better

We Can and Must Do Better

Every year, as a pulpit rabbi in B’nai Jacob Sharei Zion, Rabbi Hauer would choose one theme to discuss throughout...

Feb 10, 2026 By motzeny
Has Anything Changed? Letter from the Editor 3rd Issue

Has Anything Changed? Letter from the Editor 3rd Issue

“[The Orthodox Caucus] made a similar effort in 2004. Sadly, nothing has changed.” That was the opening sentence of a...

Feb 4, 2026 By motzeny
A Simple Gesture

A Simple Gesture

by Yehudit Taffel I am not a member of Rabbi Hauer's shul, and he almost certainly did not know who...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
The Case for Inclusivity in Shuls

The Case for Inclusivity in Shuls

By Rabbi Ya'akov Trump Rabbis lead extraordinarily demanding lives. At any given moment, there are countless individuals who require attention,...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
Halachic FAQ’s for Single  Men and Women: Chanukah

Halachic FAQ’s for Single Men and Women: Chanukah

by Rabbi Moshe Walter I have a friend who is single and lives by himself. I would like to invite...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
Should Singles Be Charged a “Singles Tax”?

Should Singles Be Charged a “Singles Tax”?

by Anonymous There are different practices regarding how to charge singles for community events, some of which may be uncomfortable...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
Rabbi Hauer’s Strength, Joy, and Boundless Compassion

Rabbi Hauer’s Strength, Joy, and Boundless Compassion

by Dr. Hinda Dubin The tears in my eyes blur the words on my paper as I try to compose...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
From Survival to Sanctuary:  How Grief Became a Global Force for Good

From Survival to Sanctuary: How Grief Became a Global Force for Good

by Yaakov Langer When Susie Domb was seven months pregnant with her fourth child, her world collapsed in a single,...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
The Strained Heart; The Radiant Face

The Strained Heart; The Radiant Face

by Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky The righteous one carries his joy on his face, but his mourning in his heart; he...

Dec 4, 2025 By motzeny
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