Chanukah
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Parashat Miketz: The Wine-Bearer and the Baker
Was it not obvious that these dreams foretold the wine-bearer’s reinstatement and the baker’s execution?
Islam And Chanukah
Utilizing the hidden light of Chanukah, we can defeat Islam and Yishmael.
Guard Your Influence (I)
No year will exceed the seminary year in influencing the development of these young women.
Acting Even If Unsure Of The Outcome
Both Yehudah & Yehudah HaMaccabee were aware of their missions challenges, yet, they went forward
The Art Of Scouting
Payment on the covenant began that fateful day Jacob sent Joseph from the valley of Hebron to search for his brothers.
The Power Of A U-Turn
Rabbi Margalit, wanting somehow to soothe the man’s pain, began to respond but the man wouldn’t let him.
Installment Payment
"No, I trusted you," replied Mr. Isaacs. "I'm sure that I paid the first half, though."
Daf Yomi
A Wonder Worm
‘When The Temple Was Destroyed…’
(Sotah 48a-b)
Q & A: Tzedakah (Part XXI)
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)
Changing And Growing: Judah Sets The Standard
t was not Joseph but Judah who conferred his identity on the people; Judah who became the ancestor of Israel’s greatest king, David; Judah from whom the messiah will be born. Why Judah and not Joseph? The answer undoubtedly lies in the beginning of Parshat Vayigash,
The Great Escape
The Talmud tells us that a lamp is lit over the head of each unborn child in its mother’s womb, enabling it to perceive all the ways of God throughout the world.
Aleph Beta: Miketz: Hello From The Other Side
Tackling the story of Sale of Joseph & learning how to reconcile relationships with those we love
Becoming Receivers
Mixed with the signals sent & received, some are ignored, most blatantly, Dinah's "Going Out."
Beis HaMikdash – Spiritual Power Source
Earlier in history, the Beis HaMikdash had been the center of life, the pride of every Jew.
A Time To Remember
Before the Holocaust our family in Hungary had nearly 90 rabbis; after, my father alone survived
Attaining Chanukah Candles At All Costs
As is evident from the Rambam, when one lights Chanukah candles higher than 20 amos it is not considered a ner Chanukah at all.
The Clothing and Unclothing of Yosef
Yosef’s tale illustrates that "clothes don't make the man"
Chanukah Joy and Jubilation
Hanukah Cheer from David Herman, Jerusalem's troubadour.
Queen Shlomtzion: In the Spirit of the Maccabees
The 10 year reign of Shlomtzion, one of only 2 women to rule over Judea, was peaceful & prosperous
PARSHAT VAYESHEV & CHANUKAH
The great Jewish mistake was thinking the more we became like others, the more accepted we'd become
Chanukah Guide for the Perplexed, 2015
Fun Fact: The organizers of the Boston Tea Party were referred to as “the modern day Maccabees.”
Shabbos Mevorchim Teves
How apropos that the letter Ayin, with a numerical value of seventy, is associated with the month of Teves.
Parshat Vayeishev
Yehuda, in an act of moral courage, readily admits his sin.
Shabbos: A Day With Hashem – Thirty-Nine
Although the word melacha is translated as work, in reference to Shabbos it connotes something entirely different.
Judaism In The Most Obscure Places
We traced her family history and discovered that she is actually Jewish. She was so excited.
The Two Most Important Words
By thanking G-d for His kindnesses & by saying “thank you” we can acquire the attribute of gratitude
Jacob’s Desire To Change The Family Destiny
Jacob's response to his sons' feud reversed the actions of his youth-he sends Joseph to reconcile
Q & A: Tzedakah (Part XX)
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)