Fall 2008

There’s something special about a new year, a fresh start – like writing on the first page of a new notebook, or the first day of school, starting new and forgetting the old. This newness holds true to every New Year, but how much more so today.

Readers share their thoughts about the last issue…

I’ve come across many questions regarding the use of an esrog grown in Eretz Yisroel during shmitta.
Can you outline the main issues?

In today’s day and age, verifying that a product is Yoshon is a very complex task…

The bamboo mats certified by the OK have enabled thousands of Jews to have easy-to-use, kosher schach for their sukkahs…?

The pomegranate is an ancient fruit native to Iran, but cultivated across the Mediterranean for thousands of years.

Despite its late start, the potato
has managed to gain an
astounding ascendancy
in our diet…

Today’s fast-paced world of electronic convenience has made identity theft an ever-increasing problem. You probably know someone who this has happened to

Melons & Berries in Wine and more

As a child, I remember hearing a story about a rabbi who had to build a sukkah.

During the time of the Beis HaMikdash, nisuch hamayim (pouring of the water) was an important part of Sukkos. During the year, the daily korbonos (offerings) on the altar were accompanied by a wine offering, but on Sukkos, water was offered in addition to wine.

Let’s Talk Honey…, On the Estrog