Yair Hoffman

1 month ago | vinnews.com | Yair Hoffman

by Yair Hoffman Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Rav Avraham Dov-Ber Kahana Shapiro (1870 – 21 Adar, 1943), the last Chief Rabbi of Kovno, better known as the Dvar Avrohom  asks a question (Vol. I 16:18):  The Talmud Yerushalmi (end of  Brachos 7:1) states that reciting Birchas HaTorah before a public reading of scripture is a de’oraisah requirement.

2 months ago | thelakewoodscoop.com | Yair Hoffman

Whether one is a Democrat or a Republican, everyone is in full agreement of one thing:  It is not going to be a boring four years, with President Donald Trump at the helm. Everyday someone will come over and say, “Did you hear what Trump just said?” Or, “Did you hear what the President just did?” It seems that almost every hour, he has something up his sleeve. In terms of Bitul Torah, it is going to be a major challenge for a number of people.

Jan 19, 2025 | vinnews.com | Yair Hoffman

By Yair Hoffman Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The scenario is somewhat likely. What will happen if in some future part of the ceasefire agreement – Hamas will refuse to cooperate further? What can President Trump do? Also, whatever he chooses to do, what guarantees will exist that any moneys spent on rebuilding not be once again hijacked for tunnels and weapons? There is also yet another crisis emerging in the mid-east.

Dec 22, 2024 | thelakewoodscoop.com | Yair Hoffman

Recently, a school in Lakewood whose teachers are behind in salary – sent out the following text:Dear Parents of _______,Readmission cards have been sent to all parents whose balances are up to date. Only students with current registration cards will be permitted to attend school. We cannot stress enough: If your child does not have a admission card, Please do not send her to school.There will be NO BUSING available Tuesday morning to school.

Dec 12, 2024 | theyeshivaworld.com | Yair Hoffman

They were Malachim The parsha begins with "And Yaakov sent Malachim to Esav his brother to the land of Seir.." Rashi explains that they weren't mere messengers. They were "malachim mamash" - actual Malachim.