The Truth About the Darkness: Volume 6, Issue 13, Bo

January 24, 2026; 6 Shevat, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

In Parshas Bo (Shemos 10:22), the Torah recounts the plague of darkness. Rashi offers two interpretations regarding the Divine rationale behind this event:

"Why was darkness brought upon them? Because among the Israelites of that generation there existed individuals who were unwilling to leave Egypt. These individuals perished during the three days of darkness, so that the Egyptians would not witness their demise and conclude, 'They too are being afflicted as we are.'

Additionally, during the period of darkness, the Israelites (who had light and could see in the darkness)"...

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Do You Speak Spanish?: Volume 6, Issue 12, Shemos

January 10, 2026; 21 Teves, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

QUESTION: I am dating a girl whose sister lives in Florida and needs a job. She is applying for a sales position at Sephora, the makeup store. Someone mentioned that it can be challenging to get hired in Florida without knowing Spanish because many people there speak it. However, at this particular Sephora, the customers do not speak Spanish, so not being able to speak the language should not matter. Is it okay for her to claim on her resume that she speaks Spanish even if she does not?

ANSWER: No, this is not permitted.  This is a clear-cut case of both Geneivas Da'as (deception) and Sheker (falsehood), and it is strictly forbidden...

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The IRS Needs Proof: Volume 6, Issue 11, Vayechi

January 3, 2026; 14 Teves, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

Recognized for his compassion, dedication to his students, and unwavering integrity, Rav Manis Mandel ZT”L was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He held the position of Menahel at the Yeshiva of Brooklyn for more than sixty years and was widely regarded as “the principal's principal.”

Many years ago, Rav Mandel was selected for an IRS audit. During the review, the auditor observed, “You reported $1,900 in charitable contributions on your tax return but have provided receipts for only $1,400, leaving a discrepancy of $500”...

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