The Power Of Ruach
In Bereishit Rabbah, it is indicated that the division of the sea was, as it were, programmed into Creation from the outset. It was less a suspension of nature than an event written into nature from the beginning, to be triggered at the appropriate moment in the unfolding of history.
Tu B’Shvat – Message In A Tree
The quintessence of the story is that Abraham wanted to make it well-known to people that they should recognize G-d as the Creator and be grateful to Him. In order to get the audience for this message, he planted an eshel tree to make his place known and easily found.
Gelila
Those honored with hagba and gelila on weekdays should first remove their tefillin straps from their hands. This is both for comfort as well as to avoid having an interposition between one’s hands and the Torah.
Doing Our Part
Though our work does not determine how much we earn and we should avoid overworking, we are meant to work hard.
Insatiable Thirst
What happened between the high point at the Red Sea and the low point in Refidim?
Stigma And Seeking Help For A Child
Should a child with moderate to severe depression be treated inpatient? Should a child with moderate learning disabilities stay in a mainstream school, or in a more supportive environment?
Only Me
It's not enough to be motivated to accomplish; one has to be motivated enough that he is ready to deal with the inevitable challenges.
Oh My Zaidy, How I Loved Him So
You taught me so much about love and respect. About the glory and pride of being Jewish. You taught me to never give up, even if I feel that I'm standing alone, since I'm never really alone, Hashem is always there by my side helping me do the right things always.
A Miraculous Tree Of Life
My father and his brother Paul survived inside a hollow tree, in the extremely cold Polish winter. How?
An Open Letter to Those Visiting Israel
It is wonderful to go to Israel anytime, it is particularly meaningful to go during this time.
A Matter Of Perspective
Having lived in rented apartments myself for years long ago, I could picture myself in her situation and imagine how upset I would be. But later on, I was able to reflect that Hashem had given me this opportunity, not just to do chesed for my friend, but to see my own unpleasant experience in a new light.
Opposing Claims And The Burden Of Proof
Indeed, if we were to view the two cases as one and view your supposed work for Reuven as payment of his loan, you could then demand an oath of Reuven; since he is unsure, he could not swear and collect.
Soldier Learns the Entire Tanach in 100 Days
He related that when he was called up for reserve duty, he tried to think of something that would be spiritually fulfilling, and decided that whenever he’d have some spare time, he’d study Tanach with the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.
Daf Yomi
A Dog’s Life
‘Raising Dogs Is Like Raising Pigs’
(Bava Kamma 83a)
Painting Yourself into a Corner – Parshat Bo
Which was painted in blood first, mezuzot (sides of the door frame), or top of the doorpost?
Q & A: Tu B’Shevat: The Hidden And The Revealed
Question: Tu B’Shevat is soon upon us. I am intrigued by the fact that Tu B’Shevat, also known as the New Year for Trees, is in the middle of the month and not at the beginning of a month as all the other New Years. Even the gentiles begin their New Year at the start of a month. Do you have an explanation for this?
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Alter Rebbe, Baal Hatanya (Part III)
During the war between France and Russia, Rabbi Schneur Zalman espoused the Russian cause, and through the cooperation of his followers proved of great service to the Russian High Command.
Revitalizing Our Prayers (Part Twenty-Two)
As we are asking Hashem to favor our prayers, we must know that after we do a mitzvah it is a special time of favor to ask Hashem for something.
Tu B’Shvat In Challenging Times: Confidence About The Future Rooted In Appreciation Of The...
Tree planting in the modern state of Israel also embodies and expresses our appreciation of our return to Eretz Yisrael.
Bo: Israel’s Internal Transformation
What were the necessary steps for Israel to develop a national consciousness ahead of leaving Egypt?
Torah Shorts: Parshat Bo: How Shepherds Destroyed the Sheep god
A civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. -E. M. Cioran
Mercy And Judgment
Once the corruption has been removed from the Land and the exiles have been gathered, unified in the service of Hashem and freed from foreign occupation, then Yerushalayim and the other holy places can be rebuilt as they were in ancient times.
The March Of Folly
That is the context in which we should read the story of Pharaoh and his advisers. This is one of the first recorded instances of the march of folly. How does it happen?
Old Fights – Are They Water Under The Bridge?
The Shalah says the world’s water was never fully connected at creation, because in potential they would ultimately be separated, while Maharal says they had a natural draw to be connected to each other.
Why Can’t God Get More Involved?
The experience of the generation that came out of Egypt shows us that the clarity we think we so much want from God would actually hurt us more than it would help us.
The Prayer For The Welfare Of The State Of Israel
Throughout Jewish history, Jewish communities have composed texts on behalf of everyone from the King of Spain to the King of England to Napoleon. Depending on how kind the ruler was to the Jews, sometimes the prayer took an ironic turn, asking for protection from the King!
Survival
Hashem revealed to Chabakuk the foundation of creation that keeps a person strong in any situation. It is our primary exercise and endeavor in the service of Hashem.
A Verse For Your Name (Part II)
One who has more than one name should recite a verse that corresponds to both names. Others, however, are not particular to do so and suffice with a verse corresponding to one name.
Living With Emunah When The Light Fades (Part II)
As human beings, we uniquely possess free will. We can know for a fact that something is wrong, and yet choose to do it anyway.
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