Checking Tefillin
The worse that will result in relying on the rov in regards to tereifos, however, is an aveirah b’ones – an unwilling aveirah.
Shidduchim Today: What Went Wrong?
Questions remain: Why is there a shidduch crisis? Why can’t singles get married? What went wrong?
The Spiritual Child
Moses prepares the Israelites for freedom by discussing-children, several times in the parsha
Q &A: Amen (Part III)
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from?
David H.
(Via E-Mail)
Aleph Beta: Bo: The Flight of the Firstborn Nation
What's the deal with all these laws & what can they teach us about the true meaning of the Exodus?
No Debts, Just His Good Name
This was just one of the odd things I heard, there were more when we visited the family sitting shiva.
Redeeming Relevance: Parshas Bo: What is a Jewish New Year?
Shifting the year's start from Tishrei to Nissan symbolizes a shift in perceiving the natural world.
Guard Your Influence (II)
A person's environment can work for the good or the bad; but it works more powerfully for the bad.
Shabbos Mevorchim Shevat
As to which species of fruit caused the downfall of Adam and Eve and their subsequent ouster from the Garden, the verdict is still out.
Parshat Va’eira
Tragedy could still have been avoided had Ismay stuck to his origincal vision and goal.
The Pharaoh And The Moshe Rabbeinu In Us
Moshe Rabbeinu reached a level that surpasses human attainment.
Q & A: Amen (Part II)
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from?
David H.
(Via E-Mail)
Dying To Give (Gittin 13a)
A healthy person cannot effectively say, “When I die, you will get my property.”
Driving Force
As he was en route, with one scholar and one scholar-wannabe in tow, he was unfortunately involved in a too-close encounter with a huge army truck.
Brotherly Love
Moses’ mission to convey the terms of redemption to the people also meets with disaster.
Refund Or Repair For A New Laptop
"There are differences between the halachic concept of mekach taus, or mum b'mekach, and that of a warranty," answered Rabbi Dayan.
The Measure Of The Man
Before each person is born, he is predestined for certain abilities and talents, a particular level of intelligence, and an exact disposition and temperament.
How Loud Must One Daven?
The Mishnah Berurah explains that one who davens out loud is demonstrating that he is of small emunah, since he is implying that Hashem cannot hear his quiet tefillah.
Daf Yomi
Presumption of Life?
‘The Husband Was Elderly Or Ailing...’
(Gittin 28a)
Humility Or Entitlement
There we often find children who lack proper derech eretz in their daily exchanges with people, as if they feel that they are entitled to act this way and to behave disrespectfully around their teachers or adults.
Spirits In A Material World
God is found in this world, not just the next. To grow spiritually, first satisfy material needs.
Shidduchim: Nothing Has Changed
Despite myriad matchmaking programs the world over the growth in singles population remains daunting
Aleph Beta: Va’era: The Exodus and Babe Ruth
Why was there so much repetitive conversation between God and Moses before actual Exodus from Egypt?
Redeeming Relevance: Egypt’s Great Snake
According to the Baal haTurim the snakes created by the magicians represented Phaorah himself
Tefillah: A Meeting With Hashem – A Glorious Structure
Each floor contains magnificent treasures that are not found on any other floor. Every level is set up in a perfect order and one leads to the next.
Aleph Beta: Shmot: Every Saga Has A Beginning – Meeting Moses
Who was Moses become he became MOSES?!
Daf Yomi
Painting Tefillin Straps Black
‘He May Go Over The Letters With A Pen’
(Gittin 20a)
Q & A: Amen (Part II)
What is the exact meaning of “amen” and where does the word come from?
David H.
(Via E-Mail)