Parsha Riddle

Menucha Magazine | December 31, 2025

Four times during a typical week men say this verse from parshas Va'eschanan. Those who are wise, use the moment when they say this verse to strengthen their emunah. Which verse is this referring to?
“Yaakov—why are you eating that thing?!” asked Chaim in a shocking voice. “Why not?” replied Yaakov calmly. “It’s not kosher!” screamed out Chaim. Yaakov took out his Chumash and pointed to a verse in parshas Va’eschanan. Then, he opened a halacha sefer, which references that verse, thereby proving to Chaim that he was not doing anything wrong. Both Yaakov and Chaim are healthy, free men, but both are in a unique situation. What situation are they in?

Four times during a typical week men say this verse from parshas Va'eschanan. Those who are wise, use the moment when they say this verse to strengthen their emunah. Which verse is this referring to?
“Yaakov—why are you eating that thing?!” asked Chaim in a shocking voice. “Why not?” replied Yaakov calmly. “It’s not kosher!” screamed out Chaim. Yaakov took out his Chumash and pointed to a verse in parshas Va’eschanan. Then, he opened a halacha sefer, which references that verse, thereby proving to Chaim that he was not doing anything wrong. Both Yaakov and Chaim are healthy, free men, but both are in a unique situation. What situation are they in?

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