Zachor And Shamor
The Rambam says that in order to honor Shabbos, one must wash his hands, face, and feet with warm water on Friday.
Q & A: Prayer And Its Origins (Part I)
Question: The Gemara in Berachot states that the sages authored our prayers. Does that mean we didn’t pray beforehand?
Menachem
(Via E-Mail)
Daf Yomi
Pondering A Kapandria
“It Should Not Be Used As A Shortcut”
(Megillah 29a)
Va’etchanan: Seeing Layers in the Ten Commandments
The 10 Commandments: So few words; so much meaning.
The Fewest Of All Peoples
Israel shows the world that a people does not have to be large in order to be great.
Our Link To Israel
Rav Kook of blessed memory, who said that no matter where a Jew is born, he is born in Israel.
Picture Perfect
The answers, though, were out there, waiting patiently and shimmering in the distance until the One with all the answers decided to enlighten us.
Still A Nation That Dwells Alone
Jewish blood was cheap and could be shed with impunity.
Shabbos – A Day With Hashem: Our Father’s Table
When a child needs encouragement whom can he turn to?
Torah And The Acquisition Of Eloquence
Moshe Rabbeinu's orations to Am Yisrael offer us the opportunity to be elevated and inspired in the weeks ahead.
Parsha Devarim: What Does it Mean to Have Faith?
Since the Children of Israel knew firsthand all the miracles God had done for them, how could lack faith?
The Orphan’s Prayer
Edward was completely mystified, yet had no choice but to obey his captain’s orders.
Daf Yomi
The Gender Factor
‘Where There Is Loss Of Work…
Three Are Called To The Torah’
(Megillah 22b)
Q & A: When The Nation Is In Need Of Prayers
Question: Is there a special prayer or specific role for prayer when the totality of the Jewish people is in danger?
Megillah On The Internet (Megillah 4a and 4b)
To properly fulfill the mitzvah of listening to the megillah, each word must be heard.
I Hate Criticism
Criticism is but one step below a verbal attack. It isn’t quite as pointed, not quite as aggressive – but not that far off.
When A Judge Can Recuse Himself
The talmid is not allowed to speak up due to any fear. If he remains silent, he is in violation of this prohibition.
Human Endeavor And Divine Intervention
One must act as if everything depends on us and pray as if everything depends on God.
Missing Fifty
When Yoram got home that evening, he went over to Effy: "My day camp is looking for extra supervision for an overnight trip," he said. "Would you like to come? They're paying $250 for the trip."
A History of National Responsibility
Unlike the two and a half tribes, when we walk in front of G-d, we must be perfect in our motivation
Moses: Leading And Teaching
When someone exercises power over us, they diminish us; when someone teaches us, they help us grow.
Shabbos Mevorchim Menachem Av
Just as the moon waxes, wanes and renews itself, so has the nation of Israel renewed itself through the millennia.
Masei: Why Is The End of Bamidbar So Anticlimactic? Part II
Parshat Masei: Rabbi Fohrman addresses the age-old question, are we our brother's keeper?
Parshat Masei: The Nine Days
When Germany invaded neutral Belgium on August 4, England declared war on Germany. Thus, by the end of the first week of August all the major powers of Europe were at war.
The Three Weeks
The Talmud teaches that the Beis HaMikdash was destroyed because of baseless hatred.
Reflection And Accountability
When taking any major step in life it is a good idea to carefully re-evaluate one’s past.
Leadership In Time Of Crisis
Ours is a small and intensely vulnerable people. Inspired, we rise to greatness. Uninspired, we fall
A Humbling Lesson (Part II)
The enormity of Hiram’s accomplishments crazed him and deluded him into self-deification.