October 27, 2022 Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman The Israeli Chareidi comedy duo Bardak (Efi Skakovsky and Meni Wakshtock) recently produced a promotional video for a new “extra fruit (yoteir pri)” version of the popular Israeli fruit-flavored…
October 20, 2022 Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman In our previous article, we cited the staunch opposition of the Chasam Sofer and R’ Mordechai Banet, published in Eileh Divrei Habris, to the use of musical instruments during…
October 7, 2022 Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman VINNews reports: Several Gedolim in Israel, led by[1] Hagaon Harav Gershon Edelstein shlit”a, released a statement effectively banning musical Slichos events which have become prevalent in recent years on…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman September 29, 2022 In our previous article, we noted Chazal’s exhortation to act with respect toward kings—even, according to some, wicked ones. Elsewhere the Gemara indicates that there is a Torah imperative…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman September 22, 2022 On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.[1] Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch in history.[2] Honoring monarchs Chazal…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman September 15, 2022 Business Insider reports: The location of Ivana Trump’s grave—near the first hole of the golf course at Trump National Golf Club—may have tax implications for the business owned by…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman September 9, 2022 Reuters reports: A Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for over 160 days in protest over his detention by Israel could die at any moment, his lawyer…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman September 2, 2022 VINNews reports: The owners of a building in Williamsburg may be facing a hefty fine, over a massive swimming pool discovered on its roof. A full-sized swimming pool was…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman August 18, 2022 Controversy has been brewing for months over plans to erect cell phone towers in residential areas in Lakewood, first on the Eleanor Levovitz Senior Housing building at 500 Clifton…
Adapted from the writings of Dayan Yitzhak Grossman August 11, 2022 Our previous article discussed some of the justifications offered by the poskim for Jews living in chutz la’aretz; this article continues that discussion. The danger of the journey The…