The Matzav Shmoooze: L’toeles Harabim – Shnayim Mikra
Dear [email protected],
As we start a a new cycle in the Torah, it is a good time to strengthen ourselves in the halacha of Shnayim...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Burned By Chessed
Dear readers,
One of the things most people aim for is increasing the amount of chessed they do. However, many people, such as your struly,...
A Reader Writes: Where Should I Shop?
Dear Editor,
I have a problem. I go to Jewish stores to buy clothes and I find that so much of what is being offered...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Parking Problems
Dear [email protected],
The photo above was taken this week when I went shopping. Why in the world would someone park in a way that so clearly...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Davening is Not a Drive-Thru
Dear Readers,
Often, when I daven in shul that has multiple minyanim, I see people join a minyan that already started, even though a new...
A Reader Writes: 82% of Salary for Tuition
Dear Editor,
I would like to address recent discussion regarding high tuition costs.
I believe I have bitachon especially in parnassa issues because of events that...
A Reader Writes: To Tip Or Not To Tip – Has It Gone Too...
Dear Editor,
My fellow Matzav.com readers, no matter what kind of camp your child is attending this summer, there will be a handful of individuals...
Readers’ Matzav: Snowed-in in Lakewood
Dear Editor,
I write this to Matzav.com from my home as I peer out on to the street here in Lakewood, NJ. We have just...
The Matzav Shmoooze: From a Proud Non-Watcher
Dear Friends,
Last night, I am proud to say, I didn't watch a second of the Superbowl. I am really proud of it. I love...
A Reader Writes: A Look at Pressure in Girls Schools
Dear Matzav.com Editor,
Thank you for making Matzav.com a place that helps us grow as Yidden by highlighting what is important and explaining why it...
Matzav Inbox: Frum Stores Advertising “Thanksgiving Dinner” – For Real?
Dear Editor,
I was absolutely shocked this year to see more than one frum advertise “Thanksgiving dinner” and the like.
Have we lost all sensitivity? Do...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Bash the Schools and Get Away With It
Dear Editor,
I am a mechanech at a boys elementary school. Our school and several others in our locale chose to make a rule that...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Looking for Some Quiet in Shul
Dear Editor,
Firstly, I'd like to thank you for your wonderful website. It is obvious that you and your moderators try very hard to maintain...
Matzav Shmooze: Beware Of Social Media “Influencers”
Dear Matzav Shmooze,
I will get straight to the point. More and more people are allowing themselves to have access to social media such as...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Pull Over!
Dear readers,
Quick question: Can anyone explain to me why people seem to have no problem stopping their car in the middle of the street...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Hip Speak
Dear readers,
I find that people in our kehillos are just not careful about the way they speak as perhaps they used to be. Everyone...
Kiddush Hashem: Letter to Matzav
Dear Matzav.com Editor,
I was shopping at the ShopRite store in Lakewood, NJ, last week, when I experienced what was a tremendous kiddush Hashem. I had...
The Matzav Shmoooze: A Torah View On Elections
Dear Editor,
November 6th is a critical day for Jews and for our country. On November 6th, we will choose a human being to...
How Do They Do It?
Dear Editor,
I have a big problem. Actually, I am really jealous. Every year, on Purim night, I meet chevra who are already so into...
