Tenant Broker
When the landlord deposited Shalom's final rent check, it was refused for insufficient funds. He asked Shalom to make good on the rent.
The Greatness Of Man
When a tzaddik uses a part of the world, he provides that portion with its purpose in existence.
Daf Yomi
For Lack Of Funds
‘Merchants in Sura Are Not in Violation of…’
(Bava Metzia 111a)
The Dancing Goat
Each month is aligned with a mazel, with Teves matching up with G’di – also known as Capricorn the Goat. What do we know about goats?
How Was Yosef Married?
Many believe that Bnei Yisrael, prior to mattan Torah, only had a status of Yisrael l’chumrah.
Jewish Time
Only a civilization based on forgiveness can construct a future that is not an endless repetition of the past. That, surely, is why Judaism is the only civilization whose golden age is in the future.
Good Things Come in Threes
There are people who come over to help us give the babies a bath. We have all learned to do this in assembly line fashion. We could not do it all alone.
A Change Of Name, A Change Of Mazal
I happily assured her that I did in fact have no doubt that the change of name had a lot to do with their new status.
Jacob’s Gift
Jacob lives. He lives in all who can drop the heavy burden carried by all since Adam and Eve, the belief that our imperfections will block us from tasting Paradise.
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Veyechi: The Subversive Forefather and his Conformist Son
Ya’akov decides to prioritize the younger son, Ephraim, over the older Menashe
Tefillah: A Meeting With Hashem – Fly High!
We now have risen to an even higher world, and our perspective of the world is getting clearer.
Back Against The Wall
It was only Yehuda who stepped forward to protect Binyamin because he had committed himself to the cause.
The Jew’s Calling Card
Our sages ask, “Who is wise? He who can learn from every person.” Is that realistic? Jew and gentile, young and old, nasty and nice – can we really learn from everyone? Evidently, yes.
Q & A: A Missed Torah Reading (Part VII)
Question: If a person was ill on Shabbos and unable to go to shul to hear Keri’at haTorah, must he have someone read it to him in shul upon his recovery?
Sincerely,
Isaac Greenberg
What’s Your Currency?
If we didn’t understand the implications of the moment, or if we didn’t view them as monumental, they would pass as any other of millions of events we live through.
Daf Yomi
Must Investments Be Invested?
‘The Parts of the Iska Are Interdependent’
(Bava Metzia 105a)
Incinerated Coupons Part II
There is also another distinguishing factor to consider. In all the above cases, the item is inherently of value only to one person.
Slavery, Independence, And Work Ethics (Bava Metzia 76b)
The freedom to quit a job in the middle, like the exercise of all freedom, may need to be restrained to the extent that it hurts innocent people.
Soldiers In Hashem’s Army
The scene was surreal. We could hear the battle raging in Aza, but in the host’s realm there was relaxation, conversation, and the bubbly voice of our grandson.
Krias Shema, Now?
Since Yaakov was in the middle of the first pasuk of Krias Shema he was unable to interrupt himself, even to inquire about the wellbeing of his son the king.
Guard Your Tongue
This problem of speech control not only affects adults but also children in Day Schools and Yeshivot.
TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Vayigash: Party Sacrifice of Peace
Before Jacob, animal sacrifices were completely consumed by fire. When he learned Yosef was alive, he offered a different type of sacrifice, the Shelamim, which is partially burnt and partially eaten
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Vayigash: Yosef‘s Invitation in to Exile
Yosef wanting to see his father Yakov again is understandable. Perhaps Yosef could not have left Egypt to do so. But did Yosef’s desire to see him justify making his father leave Israel for Egypt?
Reaching Out With Love
How does one awaken a people? Navigate the difficult road of delivering the blunt and often unpleasant truth without offending our clueless brethren, without sounding harsh and judgmental? LOVE
“You Want It Brighter? We’ll Light The Flame!”
Am Yisroel exists to bring light, healing and peace to the world.
The Isaac Covenant Part III: Menorah: Symbol of Exile or Redemption?
Considering the menorah through history. What is its meaning?
Are Women Obligated To Say Hallel On Chanukah?
The mitzvah to recite Hallel that Chazal instituted regarding Chanukah was in fact a direct result of the miracle of Chanukah; however, its essence is not to publicize the miracle but rather to give thanks for the miracle.
My Journey Out of Pain
I’d been reading a book about back pain which said that the real cause was pent up anger. Was I angry at someone?