The Left Has Gone Too Far
It’s ironic that when we hear about Arab extremists attacking and killing Jewish settlers, there is quiet from these same left wingers.
The Prophet And The King
The articles in this column are transcriptions and adaptations of shiurim by Rav Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, zt"l. The Rav's unique perspective on Chumash permeated...
Prime Time Prayer
When Moses ascended the mountain that first, fateful day of Elul, the shofar was sounded daily in the Camp of Israel, heralding his expected return.
The Hope And Promise Of Prophecy
Moshe wasn't the last of the prophets. How would Israel discern his true successors from the false?
The Jewish Love Affair
Elul expresses the eternal almost incomprehensibly loving bond connecting Jews to HaShem
Fit For A King
We can suggest that since Hashem Himself appointed Dovid there is no question. The rules are only in place for when we must chose a king ourselves.
Rabbis for Nuclear Iran (Deal)
340 American rabbis announced they support the Nuclear Iran deal and want members of Congress to approve it.
The Yale Five (III)
The Yale 5 were treated liked pariahs by their fellow Jewish students; their beliefs rejected
A New Month And A New Me
When we see the new moon at the start of each month, it is a sign from Hashem that we can renew ourselves spiritually.
Truth
The world is changing so fast and our youth are confronted with more information on a daily basis. There is nothing that we can do about it.
Daf Yomi
Truth Or Consequences
‘Consecrating The Non-Existent’
(Nedarim 85b)
Pruzbul
"I don't understand, though," objected Mr. Weiss. "If the Torah states that the loan should be remitted, how can Hillel institute that the creditor can collect, against Torah law?"
Q & A: Tzedakah (Part IV)
Question: When a stranger approaches a congregant in shul asking for tzedakah, should the congregant verify that the person’s need is genuine? Furthermore, what constitutes tzedakah? Is a donation to a synagogue, yeshiva, or hospital considered tzedakah?
Zvi Kirschner
(Via E-Mail)
May One Raze A Shul?
Perhaps a careful reading of the pesukim in the parsha will shed light on this dilemma.
The Cycle Of Life-Love Transcends All Boundaries
Upon awakening, I noticed several messages on my phone wishing me “mazal tov” on the arrival of a little maidel.
An Unbreakable Guarantee
Like the he-goat and the Temples, it is a guarantor for the Jewish People, to accept punishment on their behalf.
Consumerism And The Overspent Generation
“When Hashem…will broaden your boundary as He spoke to you, and you say, ‘I will eat meat,’ for you will have a desire to...
Aleph Beta: Re’eh: Why Do We Need The Oral Law?
Why do Rabbinic laws seem different than Biblical? What does law have to do with God & spirituality?
The Different Meanings Of Re’eh
Parshat Re’eh discusses our obligations upon entering Israel, Yerushalayim & our covenantal mission
Time To Reach Out To Our Father (Conclusion)
Sadly, Jews refuse to embrace Torah & our unique role, and try to be like all the other nations
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Re’eh
God's greatest gift for growth & coming closer to Him is "feedback;" Eretz Israel is set up that way
Rosh Chodesh: It Isn’t Just For Women
I take umbrage with the perspective that this is a "woman's holiday."
Greatness Is Humility
Three moments, sharing the same message, made a deep impression on me: Greatness is humility.