Q & A: Yom Tov Gleanings – An Unusual Practice (Part II)

Question: Looking back at the past Yomim Tovim, I am left with the following question: What is the reason for the unusual practice of the chazzan reciting shehecheyanu on Yom Kippur night? Elimelech Feldman Via email

Hakhel – Then And Now

It was the only event that required the attendance of every Jew, reminiscent of the historic moment when our nation stood at Mount Sinai, when every member of our nation was present when G-d lovingly gave us the Torah.

Influencing Friends With Torah

A ball cannot enter a stone wall and therefore bounces back from it. Likewise, when your friend does not gain anything from your words, they are reflected back to you. Thus, you are influenced by your own words.

Lekh Lekha: Avraham’s Valor

It is precisely Avraham’s valiant behavior in battle that proves the authenticity of his compassion to all of HaShem’s creatures, presenting a model of true kindness for the Hebrew nation to uphold.

Keep Your Enemies Close – Parshas Lech Lecha

No sooner has G-d told Avram that the land of Israel belongs to him and his descendants, there is a famine in the land and Avram finds himself on the road to Egypt. This is one of the tests of faith he undergoes to see whether he will question G-d.

TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Lech Lecha: Attracted to Holiness

A soul without a high aim is like a ship without a rudder. -Eileen Caddy

Oneg And Nega: The Story Of Eden, Nahar, And Gan (Part I)

The goal is for the essence of Eden to flow untainted through the Nahar into the Gan – for the spiritual to be powerfully and completely expressed through the physical.

The Space Between Us

A person who truly values Torah will take full advantage of the opportunity to speak in Torah with anyone they meet.

Journey Of The Generations

We are too young to venture into the world on our own. It is precisely the stable, predictable presence of parents in our early years that gives us a basic sense of trust in life.

Tombstones (Part II)

There are different customs as to what should be written on a tombstone. Although the name of the deceased should certainly appear on the tombstone, this was not always done.

With Perfect Faith

The Zohar tells us that the 248 positive Torah commandments correspond to the 248 limbs of a person. The numerical equivalent of Avraham’s name is 248, to tell us that Avraham Avinu achieved that level of subservience where all his limbs were dedicated to fulfilling the will of Hashem.

The Enigmatic Escapee

According to the version that Og saved his mother, it would explain why Og had such longevity, living all the way to the time of Moshe Rabbeinu, since he did such valiant kibud eim, honoring his mother, clutching her for a full year through the tumultuous flood.

The Seed Of Avraham, My Beloved

The covenant that was made between Hashem and Avraham still stands and Hashem intends to honor it.

Prime Property

While the words rechush and mikneh always appear in singular form in the Bible, the word nechasim always appears in the plural.

Tell Him So

I once heard a lecturing rabbi suggest – somewhat surprisingly – that he felt men should not buy their wives flowers every Shabbos. He reasoned that doing so makes the flowers become a trite habit that loses its meaning.

Is It Proper For A Family To Split An Inheritance Very Unevenly?

One of the most common situations for serious machlokes nowadays is the parsha of yerusha. Many a family have been torn apart to the point of not talking to each other and not attending family simchas over inheritance disputes.

A Harmonica At The Philharmonic

Out of this unobtrusive instrument, came the sounds of classical music, beautifully played.

Daf Yomi

Casting A Doubt ? ‘Shall We Say Non-Specific Abbreviations Are Not Valid?’ (Nedarim 5a-7a)

Sunken Treasure: Must One Return What Is Truly Lost?

Mr. Feiner picked up the bag and headed home. As he walked, he wondered whether he was obligated to return the bag that had washed ashore.

Parshat Noach: Holy Smokes

After the flood, Hashem forged a covenant with the inhabitants of Earth that even if they sinned as much as the generation which lived prior to the flood, Hashem would still shine His light upon them penetrating the spiritually polluted clouds.

Our Social Circles

Friendship is not just a responsibility we have towards others; it is important for our own healthy personal development as well.

Q & A: Yom Tov Gleanings – An Unusual Practice (Part I)

Question: Looking back at the past Yomim Tovim, I am left with the following question: What is the reason for the unusual practice of the chazzan reciting shehecheyanu on Yom Kippur night? Elimelech Feldman (Via Email)

Shabbos Joy

All of your income is decreed from the beginning of the year. But what you spend for Shabbos and festivals is not included in the decree (Beitzah 16a). Even a simple family man enjoys Shabbos with his tasty food such as fish and broth.

The Significance Of The Hakehel Year

Although at all times we are commanded to bring up our children in the way of the Torah and mitzvos, the mitzvah of Hakhel, coinciding with this season, impresses upon us our duties towards the children with special force and timeliness.

The Courage to Live with Uncertainty

Faith is the courage to take a risk for the sake of God or the Jewish people

Parshat Noah – Believing and Not Believing

The study of emuna infuses us with the vision to see history’s ultimate goal, as well as the confidence that we will succeed in bringing this goal to fruition.

Tombstones (Part I)

The funding for all death related expenses must be provided by those who inherit the estate of the deceased, whether from their own funds or from the inheritance.

TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Noach: Learning from the Sinners

Passions are vices or virtues to their highest powers. -Johann von Goethe

The Journey To Yourself

In order to accomplish anything great, we must first identify a clear target and then determine the path required to get there.

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