Finishing The Job: Purim’s Secret Hidden in Jerusalem & Gaza
If you want to learn a mind blowing short & powerful class on Purim before the Holiday, Tehila delivers again!
Nothing’s Gonna Change… 2024
We lived through those COVID-19 years in a state of flux. Things were changing all the time... The only thing that didn’t change was the necessity to change many facets of our daily life.
Relative’s Account
A Jew may not borrow money from another Jew at interest in order to lend it to a non-Jew at interest, replied Rabbi Dayan. If Shimon (the middleman) bears responsibility to Reuven, there is a lender-borrower relationship between them, so that ribbis is prohibited.
Daf Yomi
Stop, Thief
‘Are Identifying Marks Biblical or Rabbinic’
(Bava Metzia 18b)
Following Instructions – Parshat Pekudei
It's a critical point.
Q & A: Intercalating The Leap Year At Adar (Part IV)
Why does the Jewish leap year always consist of two Adars? Why specifically Adar?
Menachem
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The Special Mitzvos Of Purim
Though we dress up in holiday finery, Purim doesn’t feature holiday work restrictions. Nonetheless, all the better if you can take the day off from work and focus on the holiday and its four special mitzvos.
Have You Heard Of David Magerman?
The time has come for us to make aliyah. I’ve already purchased a home in Israel. I did not merit for my children to be born there, but I do hope that my grandchildren will.
Haggadah Refresh: A Review Of Two Seder Masterworks
Although the haggadah is the essential tool to convey historical occurrences, the development of our People, and Jewish self-awareness, frequently the new releases have so many sideshows and kitschy illustrations that the message gets lost in the sauce.
Pekudei: Continuing The Work Moshe Began
It's important to recognize the internal development of the Hebrew tribes from the Exodus from Egypt to the Brit Sinai and consecration of the Mishkan.
The Mitzvah Of Settling In The Land Of Israel (Part IV)
The Land of Israel is central to Torah observance. Hashem placed us on this land to fulfill His will.
Fully Focused On What Matters
First, we should work on maintaining our focus on Hashem during tefillah and kriyat shema. After succeeding at this, we should aim to think about Hashem while learning Torah and reciting brachot.
Send In The Clowns
Who were these clowns of Israel? What was their reason to mock Moshe? What exactly is it about this mocking that makes it unacceptable?
Gan Eden, The Temple, and Shushan HaBirah
Dressing up
Haman And Today’s Battle Against Amalek
Torah is not simply a guide to living a life of truth; it is the blueprint and DNA of this physical world. In other words, our physical world is a projection and emanation of the deep spiritual reality described in the Torah.
On Jewish Character
Aaron, according to the most favored explanation, realized that he could not stop the people directly by refusing their request, so he adopted a stalling maneuver.
Counting Every One
The idea that counting might lead to misfortune – that measures must be taken to avoid a plague – is unique to the Jews.
Torah Shorts: Parshat Pekudai: Hazy Clarity
The man who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. -Henri-Frédéric Amiel
A Moment In Time
Just as the structure of the Mishkan was only finished when all three areas were intact, so too the perfection of man is only achieved when all three of his components are ready for the presence of the Shechina.
Revising Our Prayers – Part Twenty-Seven
The Zohar in Parshas Noach reveals that the word chein is the same letters as the word Noach. This is to teach us that the best way to find favor in the eyes of people is to be an easygoing (noach) person.
What Makes The Fast Of Esther Different From All Other Fasts?
According to Kabbalah, the spiritual effects of Haman's evil decree were never completely rescinded. As such, the purpose of the Fast of Esther is to eradicate any harmful effects of Haman's decree that may remain in the world.
Fathers And Roughhousing
Some may feel that doing loving things is enough, even if not verbally expressed. While it is a generosity of sorts, it can be maddening to the receiver who wants to feel more acknowledgement.
The Jangle Of The Kohen Gadol’s Bells
And what of ourselves? Have we remembered how rare and invaluable our own time on this earth is? Have we let ourselves forget the things that really matter? Have we slipped, become less, made our accomplishments less significant?
No Waste
As Jews we understand that even after certain things become worn out, they maintain holiness, and must be disposed of properly.
How Should We Approach Taanit Esther? Are We Supposed To Be Sad On This...
The Piskei Teshuvot ruled that we can listen to music during Taanit Esther, which is generally discouraged on other fast days. This ruling indicates that Taanit Esther is not a sad day.
Shall We Dance?
Women are so innocent and pure. They must be, they bring up the children of Hashem, they give love and attention physically and mentally to all the children of Israel.
Happy Even Now?!
When the askan heard this, he was devastated. After more than two and a half years of waiting for a kidney, the rabbi missed this opportunity because his 'helper' decided to go to sleep and call later. How would he break this to Rabbi Kerelenstein?!
Which Tzedakah Box Gets The Coin?
There is a coin on the bimah, presumably from one of the tzedakah boxes, said Chaim. It's likely from the box for the shul, since it was near it, but I can't say for sure. What should I do with the coin?
Daf Yomi
The ‘False’ Rumor
“If One Found Notes of Acquisition”
(Bava Metzia 14a