The sixth-ranked Class 6A Patriots wrapped up the Area 9 championship with a sweep of Minor on Thursday after beating the Tigers in the opening game of the three-game series 13-0 on the road on ...

Question: I have been puzzled by the fact that we do not recite the Shehecheyanu blessing when we start the counting of the Omer (Sefirah). What is the reason?M. SchwartzVia E-mail ...