Judaism

Because Pharaoh has set himself up as a god, because he has come to believe that he is the absolute ruler of Mitzrayim, and because the people have accepted this upon themselves, what befalls Pharaoh will affect all of Egypt.

By the time Yaakov becomes Yisrael, however, his worldview has changed dramatically.

True happiness is what you experience when you are actualizing your potential, working toward becoming the person you are meant to become.

What happened between the high point at the Red Sea and the low point in Refidim?

It has been one year since the passing of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman at the age of 104, on Chanukah Eve. Many stories were...

In Chassidic tradition, it is said that during this month, “the King (G-d) is in the field,” smiling and accessible to all. On the other hand, once the holidays are upon us, G-d is, so to speak, in His palace. The experience during the holidays is that much more powerful and majestic, but now is the time when anyone can approach G-d with requests and be received.

Four times we mention the word ‘baruch’ – blessed. Because we must know that every child is considered to be ‘baruch’ – a blessing. Yes, even in the most difficult situation, there is bracha to be found. Seder night gives us a new perspective.

A Jew is an iconoclast, born to challenge the idols of the age,whatever the idols, whatever the age.

According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, the “correction of the world” will only happen when we first repair the relations between people.

Question: Many chazzanim say the words “ga’al yisrael” before shemoneh esrei quietly. Is this practice proper?

If having a king is a good thing, why does God say that it means that the people are rejecting Him? If it is a bad thing, why does God tell Samuel to give the people what they want even if it is not what God would wish them to want?

When I asked my class why we give shalach manos on Purim, one of my students replied, So that our friend gives us back!

After months and months of Hashem showing the Mitzrim that He alone controls every aspect of Creation, Moshe was instructed to warn Pharaoh that if he still wouldn’t let the Jewish people go, then exactly at the stroke of midnight every firstborn in Mitzrayim would die. Yet when Moshe appeared in front of Pharaoh, he changed the message and said, “If Pharaoh doesn’t free the Jews, then approximately at midnight every firstborn will die.”

Another installment in the Rubashkin saga.

Shemos Rabbah states that Yaakov transmitted the “secret of the redemption.”

Once they asked a wise man to talk about his greatest dream. He answered that he had many dreams and professional aspirations, but above...

Question: Why there are four special Torah readings between Purim and Pesach? Also, why do we call each of those four Shabbatot by a special name, e.g., Shabbat Shekalim, Shabbat Zachor etc.? Additionally how did the division of weekly parshiyot we read every Shabbat come about? Celia Gluck

Napoleon said referring to the Jews, "Certainly a people which has mourned the loss of their Temple for so long, will merit to see it rebuilt!"

Do we have the courage to swim against the stream? To be in the minority? To be different?

The truth is, I barely used that sweatshirt, replied Hillel. If you lost mine, I'd rather you pay me its value. I'm almost the next size already.

The keruvim, or cherubs, appear in the tabernacle in three different places. What is their meaning?

How shocking and unexpected was Mrs. Goodman's urgent phone call to her daughter! Normally an active and healthy woman, Mrs. Goodman's doctor had diagnosed her with terminal cancer and gave her less than a month to live.

"The value of silver, in comparison to other items, has dropped precipitously in the past few centuries," replied Rabbi Dayan.

The kohen gadol may not enter the Temple unless his hair is cut every seven days.

Hashem, our father, is so merciful and He listens to us at all times. No matter how often we fall, He is always there when we want to get up and try again.

It is through the story of Israel, as it unfolds throughout time, that humanity sees history as possessing Divine meaning and purpose.

Looking at and taking notice of a Sefer Torah is therefore of great value. Here is an item that has not changed an iota. Its physical nature attests to its stability. It is the only thing in the world that would not give in to innovation.

New York City CANDLE LIGHTING TIME December 1, 2023 – 18 Kislev 5784 4:11 p.m. NYC E.S.T.   Sabbath Ends: 5:14 p.m. NYC E.S.T. Sabbath Ends Rabbenu Tam: 5:42 p.m....

Since each month is aligned with a particular shevet and constellation, we can inform ourselves of the qualities of the month through them.

Are we really yearning for the geula? Do we daven for it like we daven for other things we feel we need?