More Of My Personal Story
Marina's story is truly an inspiration to all those who desire to understand what motivated Jews in Russia to seek their right to emigrate.
Just One Speech
Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, though no longer with us has left a rich legacy that never fails to inspire.
A Court Like No Other
Hashem has, after all, judged exactly the cases of our lives on 5,778 previous occasions. He has seen individual Jews and even the entire Jewish people turn their lives around many times before. The ultimate Judge is biased in our favor
An Indecent Proposal From An Ex-State Dept. Official
The Makovsky Plan resurrects the old State Department approach of forcing Israel to do something that is virtually irreversible, while requiring the Palestinians to do something that is easily reversible.
Meeting The Goal
How do we know the pledge was in error, though? asked the gabbai. Perhaps Mr. Hoffman intended to donate $10,000 regardless!
When Yom Kippur Is On Shabbat
As if to emphasize the point, the Torah uses the phrase “be’etzem hayom hazeh” – “on this very day” – both in connection with fasting on Yom Kippur and with brit milah.
Q & A: An Unusual Shehecheyanu (Part I)
Question: Why does the chazzan reciting Shehecheyanu on Yom Kippur night?
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The Extent Of Hashem’s Mercy
Why would Hashem allow such a man to do teshuvah? And even more, why would Hashem change nature to save such a lowlife?
Co-borrowers Are Guarantors For Each Other (Siman 77)
If, however, both borrowers have assets, all the laws of a guarantor apply and the lender may not collect the entire loan from the guarantor but must collect half from borrower.
Hamelech – The King
Another peculiar event that has covered the news recently is the players of the NFL who refuse to honor the flag and national anthem.
Saving A Life
Hashem has put me in the right place at the exact time. It was a true miracle.
Saving Lives In Texas And Florida
Team members cared for the residents and guests and provided medical care and assessments as well as psychological first aid by members of the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit.
A Hidden Treasure
Considering that I am not a youngster, I have to admit that change, especially of the unexpected sort, is most challenging.
Yom Kippur Thoughts
Yom Kipper, the Day of Atonement, is the supreme moment of Jewish time, a day of fasting and prayer, introspection and self-judgment. At no...
Title: Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira – Sermons from the Years of Rage
Although the manuscripts of the Rebbe’s writings were brought to Israel many years ago, this publication reveals extensive new information on the details surrounding their burial and discovery.
Yom Kippur Davening Times
Although the Tel Aviv bombing was one of the few occasions during the war when the Axis powers caused Jewish deaths in Eretz Yisrael, it has been largely forgotten.
Dealing With Iran And North Korea
It is time for the entire world to join us in demanding that Iran’s government end its pursuit of death and destruction.
A Unique Collection: Holocaust Mail: An Interview with Author Dr. Justin Gordon
They could send and receive mail in the concentration camps but not in the death camps.
The Mysterious Nature Of Yom Kippur
Moses, when he saw the frenzied partying and dancing before the calf, threw down the tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments in a fit of rage, shattering them into small fragments.
Shevi’s Journey – Chapter I
A prickly, uncomfortable feeling was spreading through my chest and into my throat.
Just The Two Of Us
We let the children know that this was our time to recharge, reconnect, play, and perhaps enjoy a little quiet.