Partners Disbanding
"I'm not interested in doing anything with the apartment," said Reuven. "If you're my partner in the apartment, you're welcome to use it with me."
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Our reactions range from dismay to shellshock to utter helplessness. In fact, her youngest sister has yet to forgive her for the very unpleasant and unwelcome surprise that greeted us that morning.
Q & A: Tzedakah (Part XVII)
Question: When a stranger approaches a congregant in shul asking for tzedakah, should the congregant verify that the person’s need is genuine? Furthermore, what constitutes tzedakah? Is a donation to a synagogue, yeshiva, or hospital considered tzedakah?
Zvi Kirschner
(Via E-Mail)
Hold Old Were Yaakov And Eisav?
It seems clear from this explanation that time spent in heaven does not constitute time in regards to aging and other time-related calculations in this world.
Father And Mother Know Best
After Abraham verified that Rebecca was indeed a worthy wife for Isaac, the Torah says, “vayiten Avraham lYitzchak,” Abraham transferred the tradition to Isaac.
Aleph Beta: Toldot: All’s Well That Ends Well
In the tales of Isaac one thing becomes apparent: He's rarely the main character in his own stories!
A Father’s Love
It's not difficult understanding why Rebecca loved Jacob, the real question's why Isaac loved Esau?
Chanukah
Chanukah teaches the secret that greatness is how you respond-It’s how you fight&sacrifice for RIGHT
Children Can Often Repair Parents’ Missteps
Yehuda & Yosef are the tikun (repairing) for Yaakov, who deceived his father and suffered for it.
Redeeming Relevance: Serious Laughter
Ever wondered why the least funny Jew in the entire Torah should be named Yitchak, “He Laughed?”
Shabbos: A Day With Hashem – Light and Dark
When a person puts a brand or emblem on an object, it is to show that it belongs to him and no one else, and this is what happens on Shabbos.
Shabbos Mevorchim Kislev
His dilemma weighed heavily on him, even as he was in the process of burying a poor departed soul.
Parshat Chayei Sarah
All too often leaders fail to consider adequately the importance of logistics and their organizations suffer as a consequence.
The Beauty of Hakhel
Heeding the Rebbe’s call, in the spring of 1998, my wife Nechoma and I, with our two young children, Mendel and Mussie, departed from LaGuardia Airport and took off to the buckle of the Bible Belt – Oklahoma City.
A Ray Of Light Behind The Clouds
When I was asked "Where was G-d during the Holocaust?" I responded, "Where was man?"
Ger Toshav
Avraham identifies himself as a ger toshav meaning "alien resident." How could Avraham be both?
Bike Bash
"Maybe," acknowledged Benny. "But I didn't do anything wrong. I rode the bike in the normal manner, and this accident occurred."
The Greatness Of The Avos
No longer does Frank dream about spending time with his child, no longer does he yearn for that relationship. What happened?
Daf Yomi
The Stepfather in a Kesuba
‘He Was the Stepson of Kenaz’
(Sotah 11b)
Q & A: Tzedakah (Part XVI)
Question: When a stranger approaches a congregant in shul asking for tzedakah, should the congregant verify that the person’s need is genuine? Furthermore, what constitutes tzedakah? Is a donation to a synagogue, yeshiva, or hospital considered tzedakah?
Zvi Kirschner
(Via E-Mail)
In Simcha And In Sadness
I opened my e-mail and for the first time there was an e-mail from her waiting for me.
A Guide to the Perplexed Prayer
Preparation for prayer must be commensurate with the type of prayer offered.
Does A Husband Own His Wife?
The fruits and grain that the non-Jews had planted and toiled on belonged to them.
Redeeming Relevance on the Weekly Parsha: Chaye Sarah
At the beginning of this week's parsha, Rashi informs us that Sarah's death was no accident, but rather a result of hearing about Avraham...
Aleph Beta: Chayei Sarah: Find Me A Find, Catch Me A Catch!
In our journey to understand the epic legacy of Abraham and Isaac, the stories of their actions and attributes are abruptly cut short by...
The Phantom & The Man
The struggle of living both in the spiritual & physical worlds is our mission & potential greatness
Avraham, Universalism And Nationalism
Both portions deal with God’s promises to Avraham; Lech Lecha is nationalistic, Vayeira is universal
Aleph Beta: Vayeira: the Power of Abraham’s Influence
What does the odd bargaining session between Abraham & God mean? What does it teach about Abraham?
Is Milk Kosher?
The Shita Mekubetzes there asks why the Gemara did not cite a source to permit the consumption of milk from a pasuk in this week’s parsha.