Ask the Rabbi: Blowing the Shofar in Elul. By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried
When I asked someone why they’re blowing the shofar if it’s not Rosh Hashana, they said they blow it every day in the month of Elul.
Ask the Rabbi: Self Esteem. By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried
Dear Rabbi Fried,
Why are there so many teenagers with low self-esteem today and why do they look for “quick fixes” in other means like drugs, alcohol, etc.?
