Written by: Rabbi Avrohom S. Moller In Parshas Ki Seitzei, the Torah tells us that when a man marries, he is exempted from military duty and other communal responsibilities for the first year. The Sefer HaChinuch explains that the intent of this mitzvah is that the young couple will be able to cement their relationship
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August 26, 2020
Mask hacks for the new school year
Getting back to school safely this year will require all of us to be on board with masks When it comes to getting kids to wear masks to school this year, they can look to so many professionals who wear masks all the time already. Policemen, firemen, construction workers, doctors, nurses, scientists and the list
What does the ATT’s Government Programs Department do? It ensures that our schools receive the Federal funds they are entitled to and that these funds are used appropriately to close the achievement gap and increase student achievement. These funds must be supplemental and not supplant regular school budgets and programs. They must also be secular
August 12, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Parshas Re’eh
Written by: Rabbi Avrohom S. Moller It Isn’t Easy to Commit When the Torah discusses the mitzvah of tzedakah, charity, the possuk says, “כי בגלל הדבר הזה” – “as a result of this matter (your generosity) Hashem will bless you in all of your endeavors.” Rashi quoting the Sifri notes the choice of the word “davar,” which literally means thing or matter, can also mean speech or word. Rashi, therefore,
August 10, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Parshas Shoftim
Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman This week’s Torah portion Shoftim begins with the command to appoint judges and officers over the people. “Shoftim v’shotrim titen lecha – Judges and officers you shall place over yourself.” The commentaries ask the question, “Why does the posuk (verse) use the singular form of lecha (to you) and not