Daf Yomi And Agadita – Roots And Uproots
One can’t help but speculate about what happened in Israel on October 7, which led many people around the world to conclude that they were safe only as far as they could get away from Israel and Gaza...
Torah Shorts: Parshat Ki Tetze: The Silent Retort
It is no little wisdom for a man to keep himself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to him, and to turn his heart to God and not to be troubled with man's judgment. -Thomas Kempis
Restoring The Harmony: Rav Kook On Teshuva (Part II)
Rav Kook speaks evocatively of a world full of harmony. Everything has been created with a purpose and situated in such a way that it stands in perfect balance with everything else.
Two Types Of Hate
When love is conditional, it lasts as long as the condition lasts but no longer.
Levinas, Ammon, and Moav: On the Neutral Neighbor
Many commentators wonder why not proffering bread and water is considered such a great crime
Lost And Found
Our sages tell us that one of the most effective ways for man to gain Heaven’s favorable judgment is to grant merit to the community, by helping, contributing, and empathizing with those who are in need.
The Great Opportunity Of Elul
Rav Moshe Shternbuch, zt”l, zy”a, urges us to get moving with our Elul pursuits as early and as quickly as possible. He compares it to a wedding. If you go early, the baalei simcha, the celebrants are more likely to notice you and to interact with you personally.
Our Mission
Our life includes more than just fulfilling mitzvot. We also have goals we aim to achieve.
The Best I Can
It is vital that we never forget that our goal is growth, not perfection! As long as we can honestly state that we are doing the best we can with what the Aibishter has given us, we can feel confident that we are doing our part.
A Lifelong Journey Of Return
Genuine teshuva is not just about fixing our mistakes in Elul and Tishrei; it’s about self-expression, returning to our true and higher selves.
The Psychology Of Intuition And Rashi
Rashi’s experience is reminiscent of a number of great thinkers and scientists who described their breakthroughs as coming from imaginative visions.
Is It Proper To Have Gender Disappointment?
Having children of any sex is a gift of unimaginable kindness. I know of people who have been trying to have a child for such a long time who would give anything to have a child male or female.
It Was Decreed Last Year
Each year Hashem grants us only one year ahead, which means every year our lease ends completely and we have to ask again for a new life.
Parshas Ki Tetze
New York City
CANDLE LIGHTING TIME
September 13, 2024 – 10 Elul 5784
6:49 p.m. NYC E.D.T.
Sabbath Ends: 7:47 p.m. NYC E.D.T.
Sabbath Ends: Rabbenu Tam 8:18 p.m....
Money Found In Shul
You found the money this afternoon, but it was lying all day in the shul’s premises, replied Mr. Shatz. I locked the shul after the last Shacharis minyan, so – if there is no obligation of hashavas aveidah – the shul should acquire the $20 bill, since it was secure in the shul’s premises.
Daf Yomi
An Implacable Foe
‘Therefore Those Who Speak In Parable Say …’
(Bava Basra 78b)
Your First, Your Best – Parshat Shoftim
The Kohanim and Leviim did not have a share in the Land, it was therefore up to the other tribes to provide for them....
Q & A: Where To Light The Sabbath Candles? (Part I)
Question: My husband and I are frequent Shabbos guests at our children’s homes nearby (we eat the meal with them and return to our home after the meal). Where should I light Shabbos candles – in my home or in theirs?
Saying Goodbye To Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Rachel spoke: I want to thank G-d right now in front of all of you for giving me this magnificent present of my son Hersh. For 23 years I was privileged to have the most stunning honor to be Hersh’s mama. I’ll take this moment to say thank you.
Avinu Malkeinu – A Tefillah To Rise From The Ashes
I would never get to hear my bubby’s voice as she sang me a lullaby. My bubby would never hold me in her arms. I would never get to see her smile. I would never get to taste her delicious Hungarian cakes and delicacies. I would never feel her hand in mine. So many ‘nevers’.
We Got It
We are not only able to help ourselves, we are also responsible for doing so. Though many assist us throughout our lives, in the end, we are responsible for ourselves.
TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Shoftim: Contagious Stupidity
As favor and riches forsake a man, we discover in him the foolishness they concealed, and which no one perceived before. -Jean De La Bruyere
The Literary Value Of Teshuva (Rav Kook On Teshuva) (Part I)
In the opening chapters of Orot HaTeshuva, Rav Kook examines the categories and characteristics of teshuva. He posits that teshuva is an aspect of natural law which triggers an awareness of Divine Mercy that in turn precipitates the exercise of Divine Mercy.
Power From The Outside Or Self-Restraint From Within
Why do crowds riot? The short answer is, because they can.
Aleph Beta: Shoftim: The Significance of Saving Private Ryan
On the eve of battle, 4 groups can leave. Who are the 4 & what does it mean "allowed to go home"?
Shoftim: Tzedek, Chasidut and the Tzadik State of Israel
And what greater matter for self-sacrifice can there be than to help bring about the full Redemption of all Israel?
Turning Point
The Zera Shimshon asks: Why does the Torah need to state that the people will be judged. Who else is presenting before the judges?
The Foundation Stone: Parshat Shoftim: Seeking Justice
If we succeed in developing a strong sense of justice in our homes and communities, perhaps our prayer for God to restore justice will be justly heard and accepted.
Elul Strategies
If you don’t rinse out your mouth in the morning before davening, grab the opportunity to do so. You can fix in your mind that you are doing it so that the many names of Hashem that you will articulate during davening will come from a clean and pleasant source.
The Psychology And Ethics Of Legal Loopholes
Law helps society, even if certain individuals do not benefit, or even suffer.
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