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Every morning and throughout the day my phone would buzz nonstop with holy Jews on these groups looking to contribute in any way they could.
Is It Proper To Seek Out Kulos (Leniencies) In Areas Of Halacha?
According to most, the leniencies that Chazal encourage relate to things that would otherwise be rabbinically prohibited. That is, we seek leniencies in these areas to overcome a deRabbanan, but not a deOraisa.
Righteous Women
I then stood at my grandmother’s grave, suddenly the tears started rolling from my eyes, my heart opened up, and it was as if my grandmother was standing right there with me, talking to me and giving me strength. As I spoke the tears kept rolling down my cheeks. I felt like I could hear my grandma as if she was standing there with me.
It’s Never To Late
I was in despair. I couldn't believe it, here was the exact job that I was looking for being presented to me under the condition of giving up my new principle. Could I just for the sake of money give in to my highest decisions.
When A False Witnesses Confesses
The Gemara (Makkot 3a) teaches that once a witness testified, he is not believed to retract and say that he testified falsely as an eid zomem (conspiring witness), replied Rabbi Dayan. His testimony remains valid (C.M. 38:1).
Daf Yomi
Possession Is 100 Percent Of The Law
‘Stolen Chametz Became Forbidden Due to the Intervening Passover’
(Bava Kamma 96b)
Yitro’s Bracha
Points to ponder include appreciation of current events, recognition and Hakarat Hatov, sensitivity to others, and creative problem solving.
Outstanding Evaluations For Outstanding Children
One example of the special evaluations that school children in Israel have received in recent days is a Certificate of Heroism.
Q & A: Which Is Preferred For Kiddush Levana: B’rov Am Or Zerizin?
Question: When approaching the mitzvah of Kiddush Levana, should priority be granted to performing the mitzvah at the earliest time – Zerizin u’makdimin l’mitzvot – or to such time as the most people would be available to join in together – B’rov Am hadrat Melech?
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What Is “In Our Hands”: When We Determine The Results
Our free choice includes not just matters of personal growth but also all decisions about how to live our lives.
Yitro: Israel’s Universal Mission
Why were the Hebrews so surprised by the sudden realization that they would receive the Torah as a set of laws & a mission for the rest of humanity?
Parshas Yisro: From Public School to Bais Yaakov
In this week’s Parsha Yisro says baruch Hashem asher hitzil eschem miyad Mitzrayim, blessed is Hashem who saved the Jewish people from the hands...
Is It Morally Proper To Abuse A Robot?
I would say that animals are perceptive enough to pick up on their master’s sense of distress and may well realize that some doom awaits them.
Tzion Redeemed In Justice
When we show kindness to one another and demonstrate that we can be identified with the principle of attending to the genuine needs of another, we also make ourselves worthy of Hashem’s attention to us.
The Good Midianite
Throughout history, the Jews have not had many friends
Faced with a hostile world, when they came across a truly righteous gentile, it was a...
Were There Three Matan Torahs?
Matan Torah on Har Sinai was the second time the Torah was given. It was the first time for Am Yisrael, but preceding this, Hashem gave the Torah to Adam HaRishon in Gan Eden – the Tree of Life, Eitz HaChayim.
Torah Shorts: Parshat Yitro: Strength of Trust, Strength of Mind
What loneliness is more lonely than distrust? -George Eliot
One Heart, One Nation
By bringing us to Har Sinai, and imbuing us with that unique gift of being able to fulfill the mitzvos as a united entity, He empowered us with the ability to achieve the mystical perfection of tikun habriyah – rectification of creation.
Revitalizing Our Prayers (Part Twenty-Four)
Miracles are those events that are outside the realm of tevah, that which is natural. Nifla’os, on the other hand, are the wonders of natural phenomena such as the intricacies of our equilibrium controlled by the inner ear, the marvels of the human brain, our wondrous heart, and so much more.
Poor Alice: Fighting For Control
How is it possible for G-d to command us lo tachmod, that we must not enviously covet? Do we not covet in the way that Alice cries, so that it is quite beyond us? How could Hashem raise such an unreasonable expectation and foist it upon us?
Deed And Creed
Admittedly, the Talmud questions how free the Israelites actually were, and it uses an astonishing image.
The Sanctity Of The Aron Kodesh
It is interesting to note that although an aron kodesh must certainly be treated with respect and reverence, a number of authorities rule that an aron kodesh is not awarded any inherent or exclusive sanctity.
Your Creation Story: The Journey Of Self-Discovery
Like Adam, each of us has our own unique creation story.
Beep Beep
One of my favorite moments was, when to the consternation of our cabdriver, someone honked him. He opened his window and screamed lamah (why) beep beep?
What’s The Right Beracha For Freed Hostages?
As the blessing of Shehecheyanu is reserved for moments of great joy, it is appropriate only for close friends. But with modern means of communication – phones, email, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, etc. – it’s very possible that one will have seen or at least heard from his or her friend within thirty days.
Once One Is Married, Is It Proper For One To Listen To Their Parents...
A parent may make a request but they must realize that they cannot force any compliance or, if one prefers, any obedience from their married child, son or daughter.
The Eighth Day
On the morning of the day before the expected bris, he reluctantly cancelled the shul hall and catering when the baby's bilirubin count shot up to 18. The mohel tried to comfort him and suggested he take the baby again for a test in the afternoon to see if the numbers were going down. But they weren't.
Jew And Gentile Jointly Own Orchard – What About Orlah?
Jonathan knew which trees were orlah, so the leniency of questionable orlah outside of Israel was not applicable, but his partner would not forgo these fruits!
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