Judaism

“Shalom” implies the cessation of hostilities, while “sheket” implies the cessation of any rush or toiling that force people to be constantly moving about.

R’ Nachman of Breslov states that a Jew must disregard two days – yesterday and tomorrow.

The test of a society is not military, political, economic or demographic. It is moral and spiritual.

Carrying At The Kotel ‘Sratya u’Platya’ (Eruvin 7a)

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Is it proper for a Jew to propose on one knee?

Happiness comes when we leave the "I" and enter the "We." There is giving and no taking.

Whether in its variation or in its norms, the world around us provides countless ways to see God. But that will only happen to someone who is looking for them. In other words if we really want to see God, we must also seek God.

When we hear that Teflon pots may cause cancer or that the surgeon general warned of the possible dangers of a product, we become very wary. So it goes without saying that when the Torah cautions us about something, we should be very concerned.

Waiting For Kiddush ‘Mazal Bears No Influence…’ (Shabbos 156a)

True, they agreed that the other was nice looking and the correct age and observance level. But a shidduch redt by a driving instructor who hardly knew either of them? Seriously???

It's always possible to ask forgiveness and to forgive, and to begin anew.

In 2001, Indra Nooyi was named president of PepsiCo. Five years later, she would be promoted to CEO and, in 2007, she would become...

The Talmud presents an enigmatic aggadic dialogue between G-d and the angels in which the angels ask G-d how He can show favor to the Jewish people (as is implied in the Priestly Blessing) when fairness and justice usually preclude showing favoritism.

Other words derived from this root include “chatzi” (half), “chazot” (midday or midnight), “chutz” (outside/exterior), and “cheitz” (arrow).

Rashi explains: “From the 15th of Av onward, whoever adds nights to the days by studying Torah adds life to his lifetime.”

The Shach [Yoreh De’ah 151:17] doesn’t understand this statement, however, because we commonly see non-Jews bringing icons into their homes on a permanent basis!

Question: The Covid-19 pandemic has put an end to almost all public gatherings; hence, much of Jewish congregational ritual has come to a halt. Is there a way to make up for everything we missed? M. Goldman

If a person lacks yiras Hashem, his heart is subject to the wiles of the yetzer hara.

Chessed has no if-then quality. It is given out of the goodness of the giver, regardless of the worth of the recipient.

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While Rav Kook's love for the Jewish people knew no bounds, one should not think that he was some sort of liberal, reform rabbi who believed that everyone was free to do his own thing, G-d forbid.

Every great person has first learned how to obey, whom to obey, and when to obey. -William Arthur Ward

What should one do if one hears about persecution of a people in a foreign land?

The new homes that are being built daily and the new roads that are being paved are all part of the final salvation of the Jewish people.

Six events occurred on Tu B'Av, the 15th of Av, making it a festive day in the Jewish calendar.

Parshat Ekev draws our attention to the complex balance between Divine Providence and human effort.

This lashon hara led to Bnei Yisrael crying over nothing, which in turn resulted in the divine punishment of bechia l’doros, crying throughout the generations over the destruction of two Temples and many other Jewish calamities.

The day after a wedding is not the best day to get a new air conditioning unit as we were still recovering from all of the wedding expenses, predictable and otherwise.

What are you going to do? Rabbi Dayan's son asked him. You're outnumbered, but it seems ridiculous that the ruling should follow two kollel students against you!