The Limitations Of The Mind

Halacha isn't random; it's a mechanism guiding individuals and society to a higher ethical plateau.

Q & A: Proper Ritual At Netilat Yadayim (Part VIII)

Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)

The Law Of The Land (Nedarim 38a)

Less clear, however, is whether the concept applies to the area of civil law such as the law of transfer of property.

Opportunity Lost

The greatest of men, Moshe, had to wait for Hashem to sprinkle purifying waters on Bnei Yisrael to mark the conclusion of the period of death.

Daf Yomi

My Plate, My Food ‘My Loaf Is Forbidden To You’ (Nedarim 34b)

The Need For Chukkim

Of Chukkim “Satan and the nations of the world made fun.” They may appear irrational & superstitious

The Right Person, Place And Time

I realized from this story that I was sent as a messenger from above. Hashem has many helpers in this world to help do his work.

What Is So Complex?

Tosafos answers that nevertheless the sprinkling is a part of his taharah process.

Short Changed

"What difference does that make?" replied Shraga. "What counts is the agreement that we made. I said two hundred fifty and you accepted."

Zaidie Is Not Here

Zaidie’s legacy of smiles and loving words was all but buried with him, now the family fights over $

Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Chukat

Israel's complaining frustrated Moshe, making it increasingly hard for him to lead effectively

Tehillim, The King And September 11th

Dovid's musical Torah teachings were designed to penetrate the soul and the emotions.

The Lost Tribe

It occurred to me, as my brain rattled in my skull on a two-hundred mile ride through rural Virginia, that our souls work in much the same way.

Dissent For The Sake Of Heaven

Essential principle of arguments for Heaven's sake is recognizing no 1 person has monopoly on truth

True Conflict Resolution

Heaven answered Moshe dramatically. He was proved right. End of revolt. End of story- Not at all...

Three Worlds – And All Madness (Part Two)

Jews are again confronted by enemies threatening us. Whom are we to turn to? Hashem, our Father

We’re Going Home

I had imagined it was my mother who would probably miss us the most. But what do we really know about what is happening?

Daf Yomi

Not As An Asmachta? “An Asmachta [In Beis Din] Does Acquire” (Nedarim 27b)

Double Pizza

"Is the invoice signed by the students?" asked the principal. "They said they didn't get the pizza."

The Korach Rebellion

Until Korach's rebellion, no one dared challenge Moshe’s authority.

Remedies And Segulos On Shabbos

Performing ketores outside the Beis Hamikdash, and at the wrong time is an aveirah.

Mitzvat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael (Part III)

Conversely, no part of the Land within the boundaries delineated in Numbers 34 may be relinquished for any purpose whatsoever.

Q & A: Proper Ritual At Netilat Yadayim (Part VII)

Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)

Redeeming Relevance in Parshat Korach

Korach demonstrates how "charisma" can lead to a breakdown in the legitimate forms of leadership

Don’t Slander the Land!

Joshua & Caleb's report was filled with faith & optimism; report of the 10 was poisoned by cynicism

Parshat Shelach

A truly great leader is someone who not only leads and influences his immediate circle, but the broader world as well.

Parshat Shelach

As they continued to spread fear in the hearts of the rest of Bnei Yisrael, they report that they saw giants, nefilim. V'sham rainu et hanefilim bnei anak!

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