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Pesach: Frequently Asked Halachic Questions for Single Men and Women

Pesach: Frequently Asked Halachic Questions for Single Men and Women

By Rabbi Moshe Walter  Allow me to begin by acknowledging the stress that often exists in preparing for Pesach. I...

Mar 19, 2026 By motzeny
Through the Pain

Through the Pain

by Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky We’ve all heard the chizzuk. Hashem only gives people challenges they can handle. The greater the...

Mar 19, 2026 By motzeny
Single in the Spotlight A Conversation with Yoni Z

Single in the Spotlight A Conversation with Yoni Z

by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt ACG: Yoni, I know you as a colleague — you are the chazzan at our shul, the Altneu....

Feb 11, 2026 By motzeny
Little Shoulders

Little Shoulders

A poem by Tanya Klein You're walking to shul, little child of mine, Forlorn and defenseless, vulnerable, age nine. Alone,...

Feb 10, 2026 By motzeny
The Courage to Be Unmatched and Unmasked

The Courage to Be Unmatched and Unmasked

by Sarah Lavane In each chapter of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’ book “Simple Words” he dissects the true meaning of another...

Feb 10, 2026 By motzeny
Financial Literacy as Personal Growth

Financial Literacy as Personal Growth

A Conversation with Stacey Zrihen You know you are speaking to someone who accomplishes a lot when they start their...

Feb 10, 2026 By motzeny
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
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