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Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Dovid Rosenfeld, a native of the Washington, D.C. area, works as a programmer for aish.com. He also serves as as a volunteer writer for Torah.org. He lives with his wife and family in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel.

ring of fate cover Rabbi Rosenfeld's son Zvi recently published his first book, The Ring of Fate. It is a riveting, fast-paced fantasy novel which is also completely kosher in both language and subject matter. It's available as both book and ebook. It is sold by Booklocker.com, as well as by Amazon.com and all the major on-line sellers.

Shavuot: Crazy, Stupid Love

Shavuot: Crazy, Stupid Love

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Staying up Shavuot night teaches us what Torah study is all about.


Exodus: The Unexpected Redemption

Exodus: The Unexpected Redemption

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Why did God make the slavery worse before redeeming the Jewish people?


Purim’s Non-Heroes

Purim’s Non-Heroes

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

The marked inactivity of the Purim story’s main characters holds the key to the story.


Judaism and Dreams

Judaism and Dreams

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

The significance of dreams in Jewish thought.


Sandy's Message of Hope

Sandy's Message of Hope

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Extraordinary Jewish sensitivity to victims of the storm, and how you can help.


Abraham and Healthy Spirituality

Abraham and Healthy Spirituality

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Our forefather Abraham not only taught the world about God; he taught us how to discover Him.


Sukkot: I’m Not Letting Go

Sukkot: I’m Not Letting Go

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Why Sukkot comes right after the High Holidays.


Blessings on Thunder and Lightning

Blessings on Thunder and Lightning

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Not Talking After Washing for Bread

Not Talking After Washing for Bread

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

“Who Did Not Make Me a Woman”

“Who Did Not Make Me a Woman”

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Tefillin on Top of Bandage

Tefillin on Top of Bandage

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Carrying: Using a Cane on Shabbat

Carrying: Using a Cane on Shabbat

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Staying up Shavuot Night

Staying up Shavuot Night

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Kiddush – Drinking the Wine

Kiddush – Drinking the Wine

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Springtime Blessing – Flowering Fruit Trees

Springtime Blessing – Flowering Fruit Trees

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Husband Lighting

Husband Lighting

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Kiddush – How Much Wine

Kiddush – How Much Wine

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Earliest Time for Morning Prayers (Shacharit)

Earliest Time for Morning Prayers (Shacharit)

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Completion of Kaddish

Completion of Kaddish

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Tying Shoelaces

Tying Shoelaces

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Covering the Stove (Blech)

Covering the Stove (Blech)

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Food with Writing

Food with Writing

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Hungry During Seder

Hungry During Seder

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Why Sell Chametz (Leaven)?

Why Sell Chametz (Leaven)?

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Searching for Chametz (Leaven) Early

Searching for Chametz (Leaven) Early

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

What to Use for Besamim (Spices)?

What to Use for Besamim (Spices)?

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Kiddush Without Wine

Kiddush Without Wine

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Separation between Fish and Meat

Separation between Fish and Meat

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Forgotten Blessing

Forgotten Blessing

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Blessing on Bananas

Blessing on Bananas

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Blessing on Medicines

Blessing on Medicines

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Tasting Food

Tasting Food

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Banging for Haman

Banging for Haman

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Mishloach Manot

Mishloach Manot

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Don’t Miss a Word

Don’t Miss a Word

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Exemptions from Fasting

Exemptions from Fasting

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

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