The Space Between Us
Abraham was acting on both occasions--the banishment of Ishmael and the sacrifice of Isaac--against his emotions, his paternal instincts. What is the Torah telling us about the nature of fatherhood?
The Fire That Will Not Be Extinguished
Our nation, which was once led by prophets and sages, is today led by media pundits and wealthy moguls. So instead of searching for that Divine Fire, we pursue the fires of power and wealth. Yet,the embers of the Divine Fire are still flickering...
Forgiveness Of A Loan Owed By One Partner (Siman 77:6)
The borrower who paid the entire loan would, of course, have a claim for reimbursement against the co-borrower for the amount he repaid on his behalf.
Q & A: Where To Light Shabbat Candles? (Part I)
Question: My husband and I are frequent Shabbos guests at our children’s homes nearby. Where should I light Shabbos candles – in my home or theirs?
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The Prison Cell Of Laziness
That understanding is enough to evoke terror in any man’s heart, and we can certainly understand why he didn’t move.
Daf Yomi
Without Warning
‘But You Were With Us…’
(Makkos 2a)
Scared By The Dog
"I didn't knowingly damage," pointed out Mrs. Neuman. "I didn't intend to upset the table."
Payback Time
David was very saddened both at the untimely death of his good friend and also seeing how depressed his widow was.
A Powerful Bumper Sticker
The driver’s confidence waned a trifle and after a moment or two he admitted that he had in fact stolen the car from the yishuv Maaleh Adumim.
The Best Judgment Is Compromise (Sanhedrin 6a and b)
A judge must open the proceedings by urging the litigants to settle the dispute by way of compromise.
Breaking News
The media today tries to take advantage of this aspect of human nature by making stories sound sensational and as introducing it as breaking news.
Punishment for Undue Credit
Arrogance and the punishment of Angels
Lot as an Orthodox Mirror
Religion must face the question of how its followers should behave while members of a corrupt society. How should they relate to the norms of that society, especially when those norms are embodied in law?
Wings of Desire
Who are these beings? Why do they play such important roles in the stories of Genesis? Why are the stories of the beginnings of humanity so rich with characters so unfamiliar?
Emunah Matters!
There are many potential spiritual hazards. How can we survive?
An Eternal Legacy
The Rebbetzin giving guidance and support to a non-religious woman who contacted her concerning a "Living Will." The woman has 3 adult children, 2 of whom are religious. Engaging letter and response from the Rebbetzin, a"h
Gedolim Are Human
Avram’s father was not impressed with the cleverness of his son. In fact, he was so unimpressed that he took him to Nimrod the king, who pronounced him an enemy of the state and attempted to execute him.
Daf Yomi
Is Silence Golden ?
‘Iyov, Who Was Silent …’
(Sanhedrin 106a)
Liver Inside!
For example, someone who sold seeds that turned out defective does not have to pay the customer for the incurred labor costs in planting them. When the damage was unintentional, as here, there isn't even a moral obligation.
Q & A: Crownlets In The Torah (Part II)
Question: Why do we find crownlets in the Torah on the letters shin, ayin, tet, nun, zayin, gimmel, and tzaddi? And why only these letters?
Avrohom Gruenberg
Growth Through Shabbos
The commentators agree that Hashem is the beloved and Shabbos is the bride. But why is Shabbos called a bride? Who is she marrying? And what do we mean when we invite Hashem to greet the Shabbos bride with us?
Blood Of Love, Blood Of Hate
Her husband was one of the first Zaka first aid volunteers to arrive at the scene of the shootings.
Is Evidence Of A Borrower Who Admits A Loan Admissible Against His Co-Borrower Who...
The forgoing also applies to a plaintiff who sued two borrowers based upon a promissory note for the aggregate amount of the loan advanced to both of them and signed by them jointly.
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