Rav Kostelitz on Parshas Shmini
Sounds of Silence
Rabbi Zvi Teichman The Torah world is stunned by the sudden and tragic loss of the beloved and venerated Gadol HaDor, Harav HaGaon R’ Chaim Kanievsky zt”l.Unparalleled in his Torah knowledge, unequaled in his diligent devotion to the study of Torah, and incomparable in his devotion to people and their needs, we are at a […]
Purim at TA
JUSA Celebrates Purim with Our Heroes
The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad (JUSA) held six Purim events for the brave Men and Women in Uniform, including Police, Fire, Military and Public Safety members and Veterans. Purim Events took place at Aberdeen Proving Ground and for the first time at the 3 main VA locations in Maryland. Mat Silverman, Vice President Federal […]
How Darchei Noam Montessori Got Into The Adar Spirit
By: Avital Agrich and Bracha Bailey The Darchei Noam Montessori classrooms were filled with the Adar spirit this month as we got ready for Purim. The primary classes made their own hamantaschen and got to choose from different fillings. In the boys division, they counted how many times the word “מלך ”appears in מגילת אסתר […]
Menucha Community Purim Carnival
Who can say no to popcorn and cotton candy? Who can say no to the reminiscent carnival booths of our childhood: searching for pennies in a bowl filled with flour, throwing a wet sponge at a human target, and discerning between a cup of coke and Pepsi? Menucha’s Purim carnival last Sunday exceeded all expectations, […]
OCA’s PTA Annual Parent & Staff Melava Malka
Ohr Chadash Academy’s PTA hosted its annual Parent & Staff Melava Malka with a fun game night at Suburban Orthodox Congregation. OCA parents and staff came together for a night of socializing, eating, casino-style games, and prizes. It was a great way to bring the OCA community together for a parent night out! Thanks to […]
Cascading Consequences
Allan Rolnick, CPA Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world and united the globe. In less than a week, Putin turned himself, his country, and the billionaire oligarchs who back him into international pariahs. Russia’s currency and economy has been destroyed. Interestingly, the Russian legislature has made it a crime, punishable by 15 […]
Rav Chaim Kanievsky, shlita, on Megillas Esther
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, shlita, typically answers questions in a short, concise fashion. HaRav Zev Aryeh Steiglitz, shlita, had the opportunity to ask him many questions about Megillas Esther. Below is an adaptation in English of a selection of the questions and answers HaRav Steiglitz recorded. Please attribute any errors to the English […]
Rav Nesanel Kostelitz on Tanis Esther
