Judaism

The Birth of Torah Sheba’al Peh (Part II)

In Print Rabbi Shmuel Reichman

The physical world was naturally seen as an expression of a spiritual reality, and it was easy to source the physical back to the spiritual.

The Deep Power Of Joy

In Print Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l

In Judaism, faith is not a rival to science, an attempt to explain the universe. It’s a sense of wonder, born in a feeling of gratitude.

One Hundred Blessings – A Great Way To Get Ready For Elul

In Print Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss

If you might wonder what the body of the star represents, Rav Yisroel Salanter famously said when you are busy appointing Hashem above, below, and in the four directions, don’t forget to appoint him boss over yourself as well.

The Corruptions Of Exile

In Print Avraham Levitt

In every exile, we are separated from our proper state of concurrence with Hashem, from our own true essence, and we are prevented from performing the tasks and observing the rituals that define our peoplehood.

Be Straight – Parshat Re’eh

In Print Eliezer Meir Saidel

This is the way Hashem wants us to serve Him, not just according to the letter of the law, but beyond that, out of love, and not only because we are obligated and commanded to.

True Living

In Print Rabbi Dani Staum

On some level, we remain skeptical and don’t really believe it. We maintain this inner feeling that we would be different. If only we made it big and had it all we would defy the statistics of high rates of depression, empty lives, and broken homes.

The Jewish State

Judaism Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman

When it's time, it's time

Kicking The Habit

In Print Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser

Our sages argue that Menashe ultimately did earn a share in the World to Come because he repented for 33 years of his life and entreated Hashem. Hashem made a special secret pact in Heaven for him to be admitted.

Is It Proper To Buy A Lottery Ticket?

In Print Jewish Press Staff

My wife and I used to say that winning a $100,000 lottery would be a real bracha if no one, and I mean no one, knew about it. If one person found out about it, it wouldn’t be worth it.

Parshas Re’eh

In Print Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Who’s Behind The Wheel?

In Print T. Gestetner

Bentzy's heart was heavy as he thought of the implications of his tiny careless move… Hashem, he pleaded, help me figure this out!

The Benefits Of Negative Emotions

In Print Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman

These negative visualizations can be particularly important when the long-term consequences of our actions are not immediately resonant.

Daf Yomi

In Print Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Excluding The Excluded ‘You Are Permitted To Any Man But My Father …’ (Gittin 85a)

Outside, Looking In – Parshat Eikev

Parsha Rav Yitzchak Korn

Who has not been in an uncomfortable situation where everyone seems to know everyone else except for you?

The Rebbe’s Father’s Yahrzeit (Part II)

In Print Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana endured those heartbreaking days with exceptional strength and fortitude.

Q & A: Kaddish Recited Properly (Part VIII)

In Print Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: In the many shuls that I've attended I observe that there are people who recite the Kaddish silently. Is this correct? I’ve also seen Kaddish recited by some at a cemetery without a minyan is there any reason to sanction this? Charles Rosen Via email

Who We Turn To And Rely Upon

In Print Rabbi Reuven Taragin

Though we occasionally face difficult situations, we should be optimistic about our future.

Ending Gracefully: Birkat HaMazon

In Print Eliezer Meir Saidel

The first to fulfill the mitzvah of Birkat HaMazon, according to our Sages, was Avraham Avinu.

Parshat Ekev – Difficult Mitzvot

Am Segula Rav Yehuda Hakohen

When facing our enemies, it's often necessary to don a ruthlessness seemingly at odds with our inner nature. The 'hands of Esav' can sometimes be utilized to achieve the goals of 'Yaakov's voice.'

The Spirituality Of Listening

In Print Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l

It is through the word – speaking and listening – that we can have an intimate relationship with G-d as our parent, our partner, our sovereign, the One who loves us and whom we love.

Heavenly Protection

In Print Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser

The Talmud asks: The people of the city were righteous – why were they punished? Rav Yosef says it was because they did not mourn the destruction of the Temple. In the Talmud Yerushalmi (Taanis 4:5), Rav Yose adds that the people lit lights, indicating unseemly festivities.

Elul Is Fast Approaching

In Print Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss

What if you find it difficult to forgive someone? Let’s say for example, someone caused you to lose an exciting job opportunity, or perhaps they wrecked your chances at a good shidduch. How could you sincerely forgive someone who hurt you in such a terrible way?