Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Miketz: Yosef’s Descent
We generally assume that Yosef, as a victim of cruelty and not its perpetrator, had nothing to regret. Yet a careful reading shows he had a significant role in creating the tension with his brothers
Jewish Practice In The U.S. Military (VIII)
Somehow, Simcha Goldman wearing a yarmulke in uniform was perceived as an act of insurrection that could weaken the very foundations of the military. But how?
Israel’s Dismal Public-Relations Record
Why has Israel has done such a dismal PR job of making its case to the international community? How is it that Jews areabsolutely inept at imparting to the world our glorious history?
Maoz Tzur
A new tune for Maoz Tzur-Happy Chanuka!
Chanukah Guide for the Perplexed, 2016
A joyful and Happy Chanukah to all from your friends at The Jewish Press Online.
Shabbos Mevorchim Teves
Yiras Hashem (fear of Hashem), a lofty objective we continuously strive to achieve, transforms the negative element of Teves into positive, spiritual fulfillment.
Parshat Vayeishev
Leaders often find themselves with down time and time that the are down.
Incinerated Coupons
When the two returned late that night, Dov took the coupon collection and threw it down the incinerator.
Living Like A Rock
Why does Rashi feel we need a mashol to understand this concept?
The Heter Iska (Bava Metzia 104b)
The loan portion of the capital is not at risk because, under the terms of the heter iska, Mamon will get it back whether the business prospers or fails.
Q & A: Forgetting Al Hanissim On Chanukah
Question: If someone forgot to recite Al Hanissim in Shemoneh Esreh or Birkat Hamazon on Chanukah, does he have to go back and repeat them?
Moshe Jakobowitz
Brooklyn, NY
Parshas Vayeishev – Chanukkah
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukkah!
Daf Yomi
His Father Gave The Ring
‘What About A Worker Toasting The Produce And Eating?’
(Bava Metzia 89a)
The Refuah Before The Maka
Baruch Hashem all worked out well and they are doing both fine recuperating now.
Counting Time
My daughter was in a state of shock. How could this be? How would she and her husband cope?
Vayeishev: Who Really Sold Joseph?
This week's parsha course unravels the sale of Joseph and discusses the implications "blame." Where does responsibility begin? And most importantly, how do I make moral decisions?
Chanukah And The Home
Tosafos points out that this answer is not fully satisfactory since there are other mitzvos, such as affixing a mezuzah, that require having a house.
What Is The Theme Of The Stories Of Genesis?
he first 11 chapters of Genesis teach us many fundamentals of faith; Exodus to Deuteronomy is about revelation and redemption. But what are Genesis 12-50 about?
ABC’s of Chanukah (Hanukkah)
The Hebrew word Chanukah means "dedication." When the Greeks challenged Jewish life, a few courageous Jews took to the hills of Judea in open revolt against this threat.
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Vayeshev: The Rhymes and Rhythms of Biblical History
How could Ya’akov make the same 'mistake' as his father, to favor one child over another after all the troubles that plagued him resulting from Yitzchak favoring Esav?
The Gratitude We Owe Police Officers
We just arrived from Europe where police were identified with torturing and killing Jews. Now we were meeting police who were sympathetic and helpful – one of them was even Jewish and spoke Yiddish!
And Jacob Was Left Alone… Lessons from Parshat Vayishlach
What is the hint in this week's parsha?
Aleph Beta: Vayishlach: Becoming a Person of Integrity
How do we reconcile Jacob's behavior, tricking his brother and lying to his father, with our vision of Yaakov as an ish emet, a man of truth?
The Jewish Journey
Jacob is someone with whom we can identify and understand. We can feel his fear, understand his pain at the tensions in his family, and sympathize with his longing for a life of quietude and peace
Esav’s Lost Opportunity
In Esav's world, thoughts follow action. Do first, think second.
Accomplice To Evil
It would be hard for you to deny your knowledge of where this human cargo was headed, as the air was heavy with the smell of burning flesh. But you never killed anyone.
Daf Yomi
Law And Order
‘R. Elazar b. R. Shimon Would Apprehend Thieves …’
(Bava Metzia 83b)
Jelly Jars
Suddenly, she heard the clatter of shattering glass. Mrs. Friedman quickly turned around and saw Malka swiping at the jars of jelly.
Laws Prohibiting The Charging Of Interest (Bava Metzia 63b)
Ribbit is defined in the Talmud as agar natar, which means any compensation, whether in money or in kind, a Jew receives from a fellow Jew for having to wait for payment.
