Q & A: Kaddish Recited Properly (Part IX)

Question: In the many shuls that I've attended I observe that there are people who recite the Kaddish silently. Is this correct? I’ve also seen Kaddish recited by some at a cemetery without a minyan is there any reason to sanction this? Charles Rosen Via email

Attributing Our Success

We are meant to work hard to support ourselves, and the amount we earn seems proportional to the effort we invest. This leads many to assume that their efforts determine their success.

The ‘Lechatchila Ariber’ Approach To Tznius

As we know, tznius is a sensitive topic, and it has to be approached in a very sensitive manner. We see from this story how the Rebbe Maharash approached this topic.

The Accusations Against Israel Exact A Price

Ultimately, the IRS admitted that the true reason Z Street and other organizations were selected for special scrutiny was because their viewpoints on Israel conflicted with that of the Obama Administration.

Jewish Press Excerpt ‘The Soul Of Parenting’

We face challenges with technology, social media, and a culture devoid of values. At the same time, we are trying to build character and instill middos and derech eretz within our children.

Parshat R’eh – Taking Responsibility

The essence of Ahavat Yisrael is the willingness to take responsibility for Israel’s future. It is being prepared to sacrifice everything for the defense of the Jewish people and liberation of the homeland.

The Inspiring Filter Of The Land Of Israel

All of us can identify with one or more of the following scenarios: next to our bed, a pile of books that we began but didn't finish; a computer screen full of open web page tabs scrunched together at the top of the screen...

Swimming Upstream

The gift of money that one usually associates with the word blessing (Rashi, Bamidbar 6:24) could in reality be a curse. Osher shamur leba’alav lera’aso, - wealth can be detrimental to its owner (Koheles 5:12).

TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Reeh: The Curse of Lottery Winnings

We must do our business faithfully, without trouble or disquiet, recalling our mind to God mildly, and with tranquility, as often as we find it wandering from him. -Brother Lawrence

The Birth of Torah Sheba’al Peh (Part II)

The physical world was naturally seen as an expression of a spiritual reality, and it was easy to source the physical back to the spiritual.

The Deep Power Of Joy

In Judaism, faith is not a rival to science, an attempt to explain the universe. It’s a sense of wonder, born in a feeling of gratitude.

One Hundred Blessings – A Great Way To Get Ready For Elul

If you might wonder what the body of the star represents, Rav Yisroel Salanter famously said when you are busy appointing Hashem above, below, and in the four directions, don’t forget to appoint him boss over yourself as well.

The Corruptions Of Exile

In every exile, we are separated from our proper state of concurrence with Hashem, from our own true essence, and we are prevented from performing the tasks and observing the rituals that define our peoplehood.

Be Straight – Parshat Re’eh

This is the way Hashem wants us to serve Him, not just according to the letter of the law, but beyond that, out of love, and not only because we are obligated and commanded to.

True Living

On some level, we remain skeptical and don’t really believe it. We maintain this inner feeling that we would be different. If only we made it big and had it all we would defy the statistics of high rates of depression, empty lives, and broken homes.

Kicking The Habit

Our sages argue that Menashe ultimately did earn a share in the World to Come because he repented for 33 years of his life and entreated Hashem. Hashem made a special secret pact in Heaven for him to be admitted.

Is It Proper To Buy A Lottery Ticket?

My wife and I used to say that winning a $100,000 lottery would be a real bracha if no one, and I mean no one, knew about it. If one person found out about it, it wouldn’t be worth it.

Who’s Behind The Wheel?

Bentzy's heart was heavy as he thought of the implications of his tiny careless move… Hashem, he pleaded, help me figure this out!

The Benefits Of Negative Emotions

These negative visualizations can be particularly important when the long-term consequences of our actions are not immediately resonant.

Daf Yomi

Excluding The Excluded ‘You Are Permitted To Any Man But My Father …’ (Gittin 85a)

Outside, Looking In – Parshat Eikev

Who has not been in an uncomfortable situation where everyone seems to know everyone else except for you?

The Rebbe’s Father’s Yahrzeit (Part II)

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana endured those heartbreaking days with exceptional strength and fortitude.

Q & A: Kaddish Recited Properly (Part VIII)

Question: In the many shuls that I've attended I observe that there are people who recite the Kaddish silently. Is this correct? I’ve also seen Kaddish recited by some at a cemetery without a minyan is there any reason to sanction this? Charles Rosen Via email

Who We Turn To And Rely Upon

Though we occasionally face difficult situations, we should be optimistic about our future.

Ending Gracefully: Birkat HaMazon

The first to fulfill the mitzvah of Birkat HaMazon, according to our Sages, was Avraham Avinu.

Parshat Ekev – Difficult Mitzvot

When facing our enemies, it's often necessary to don a ruthlessness seemingly at odds with our inner nature. The 'hands of Esav' can sometimes be utilized to achieve the goals of 'Yaakov's voice.'

The Spirituality Of Listening

It is through the word – speaking and listening – that we can have an intimate relationship with G-d as our parent, our partner, our sovereign, the One who loves us and whom we love.

Heavenly Protection

The Talmud asks: The people of the city were righteous – why were they punished? Rav Yosef says it was because they did not mourn the destruction of the Temple. In the Talmud Yerushalmi (Taanis 4:5), Rav Yose adds that the people lit lights, indicating unseemly festivities.

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