Chat GPT Programmed to Show Bias: anti-Trump and pro- Biden
Vinnews Staff (New York) - This is a tale of two poems. Vin staff asked AI App Chat GPT two almost identical instructions:
Write a poem about President Biden set to the tune of...
New Sefer Released of Rav Pinchas Wachsman Shlita’s shiurim on Pesach
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
A new sefer containing the shiurim of HaGaon HaRav Pinchas Wachsman shlita, from Beis Midrash Heichal Dovid at Yeshiva Darchei Torah, and mech...
4 Ways of Understanding Negating Chometz and 16 Ways of Negating the Yetzer Harah
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
This article is dedicated in honor of the 15th yahrtzeit of Rav Henoch Liebowtz zatzal which is tonight – the 10th of Nissan.
Every year ...
To Bruch or Not to Bruch..
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
There is a minhag in many families of Klal Yisroel to avoid eating gebrochts.
And yet, the Shulchan Aruch (OC 461:4) writes that one fulfil...
A Real Clear Cut Case of Pidyon Shvuyim
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman
UPDATED:
We need $30,000 of it by Monday, before the lawyer appears before the judge.
There is an incarcerated frum individual from the Five Towns/Fa...
The Text of Bitul Chametz and the 4 Changes
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman
According to Torah law we can dispose of our Chometz before Pesach either by Biur- destruction or by Bitul – negation. By Rabbinic law, however, we must do...
The Four Little Explored Opinions About Bitul Chometz And What Really Goes on in Yeshivos
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
We do it every year. Negate the Chometz. But what is it, exactly, that we are doing?
Our great Roshei Yeshiva have always taught us that ...
In Search of the Historical Pharoah
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
The Gemorah in Psachim (116b) informs us that, in each generation, we are obligated to view ourselves as if we actually left Mitzrayim. Rav De...
Attn High School Girls: The Five Towns Torathon is Tonight!
High School Girls Grade 9-12 - This is to introduce you to a new program called the Five Towns Torathon. And all you have to do is study the Pesach booklet well.
And there is...
The “We Have No More Room in the School” Lie
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Sefas Tamim Foundation
QUESTION: I work for a school in an affluent community. A wealthy individual bought a house in the area and wishes to regis...
The Hearty Beef Soup and the Rat: Halachic Analysis
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
WARNING: THIS HALACHIC COLUMN IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART:
It is called, "sogogi gukbap," and after reading this article you will probab...
Maos Chittim: An Overview
A prominent Rav once gave the following update to a moshol from the Dubno Maggid:
Imagine for a moment, a wealthy gvir wanting his family to get together. Although a seasone...
Shatzer Matzah of blessed memory and a History of Matzah Thickness
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
This year, many frum people are mourning the loss of Shatzer Matzah. It was one of the most beloved Matzos in the nation and people are at a...
Watch This Video! Rav Reuvain Grozovsky zatzal on his Yahrtzeit
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Today, the 22nd of Adar, is the 65th yahrtzeit HaGaon HaRav Reuvain Grozovsky zatzal.
Rav Grozovsky was Rosh Yeshivah of Knesses Bais Yitzchak in Kamene...
Watch This! The 4 Parshios Video
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman
This week is Parshas Parah. All 4 Parshios are read to enhance our Dveikus Bashem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Z2HtcbXiU
Lying to Your Mother
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Sefas Tamim Foundation
Question: Whenever we go to my mother, who is getting older and has some health issues, she uses her limited strength to const...
Taanis Esther – Bathing and Brushing Teeth
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
Yes, you can bathe and shower. And yes, you can brush your teeth. Here is why.
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
During the time of Mordechai and Es...
Matanos L’Evyonim – An Overview
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
The mitzvah of matanos l’evyonim on Purim is discussed in the Gemara at the bottom of Megillah 7a. The mitzvah is to give at least one gift to...
