Posted on: September 24th, 2014

As we enter the Days of Awe, we must recognize that it is a joy to honor and serve true royalty.

Posted on: September 24th, 2014

On Rosh Hashanah we are taught that true self-analysis involves the breaking down of walls

Posted on: September 24th, 2014

When we hear the words "Rosh Hashana is coming" it really means Hashem Himself is coming!

Posted on: September 24th, 2014

Who am I? What are the most important things in my life? What do I want to be remembered for? If, as a purely hypothetical exercise, I were to imagine reading my own obituary, what would I want it to say? These are the questions Rosh Hashanah urges us to ask ourselves. As we pray […]

Posted on: September 24th, 2014

We recently marked the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11 – that terrible day when the symbols of man’s power and achievement crumbled before our eyes and disappeared in fire and smoke. For a very brief moment we lost our smugness. Our confidence was shaken. Many of us actually searched our ways. Some of us even learned […]

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Why am I getting so agitated? And look how we’re treating each other!

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Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

While women are exempt from actually learning Torah, they are obligated in a different aspect of the mitzvah.

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Question: I recently loaned money to a friend who has been able to repay only part of it. This was an interest-free loan. We exchanged a signed IOU, not a proper shtar with witnesses, since I have always trusted her integrity and only wanted a document that confirms what was loaned and what was repaid. Now that shemittah is approaching, what should I do? Should I forgive the loan? And if my friend is not able to repay it, may I deduct the unpaid money from my ma’aser requirement? Name Withheld

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Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

We must eat, sleep, work, and care for our dependants. How much time is left over after all that?

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Once we recognize that our separation from God is our fault, how do we repair it?

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Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Chatzitzah And Its Applications ‘Greater Stringency Applies To Hallowed Things…’ (Chagiga 20b-21a)

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

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Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

To choose life, you must examine your actions in the period preceding the Days of Awe as an unbiased stranger, and render your decision.

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Rabbi Dayan took a challah and some cooked eggs. He then called over his 15-year-old son, Aharon. "Could you please ask your friend Chaim from next door to come over and help me with the eruv tavshilin?"

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

This world has its purpose; it has been ideally fashioned to allow man to grow.

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

A statement issued by the Frenkel, Yifrach and Sha'ar families thanks Israel for 'justice served.'

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Posted on: September 22nd, 2014

Hamas' tunnels were destroyed as were plans for their unparalleled terror attacks on Rosh Hashana.

Posted on: September 19th, 2014

Perhaps the most important leadership lesson Elkana taught us is to never underestimate the difference a single person can make.

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Posted on: September 18th, 2014

“he’s my rabbi” the Black painter said with pride, pulling out a photo of the Rebbe from his wallet

Posted on: September 18th, 2014

The Torah notes that even when we are dispersed God will return us to Him.