Meir Panim: Lighting Up Life for Israel’s Neediest Residents Across Israel, Meir Panim responds to the growing needs of the country’s 1.75 million impoverished residents through various food and social service programs.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaThe Jewish Press is proud to announce a new monthly column by the founder of the Shas Party, Member of Knesset Rabbi Nissim Zeev.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn the beginning of this week’s parshah the Torah writes about Yaakov Avinu’s departure from his father’s house in Beersheva.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaWhat kind of man was Jacob? This is the question that cries out to us in episode after episode of his life.
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Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaThis week we read Parshas Vayeitzei, the parsha in which Yaakov Avinu meets Rachel and Leah, marries and begins a family. What an appropriate time to take a look at our own lives and focus on all the good we have been blessed with.
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn the aftermath of the Union army’s terrible defeat at the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862, Abraham Lincoln felt compelled to relieve General Ambrose Burnside of command of the Army of the Potomac.
Toldos: And They Called His Name Eisav
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaAt a thing’s inception, it contains the potential for both good and bad. This applies also to our forefathers.
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaEven before they were born, Jacob and Esau struggled in the womb. They were destined, it seems, to be eternal adversaries. Not only were they different in character and appearance, they also held different places in their parents’ affections.
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Judaism → ParshaTo “trick” Yitzchak into giving him the berachah, Yaakov donned Eisav’s clothing, put the skin of an animal on his arms and neck to simulate the hairiness of Eisav, and went in to his father to receive the blessing.
How Did Yitzchak Eat From Eisav’s Shechitah?
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn this week’s parshah we read about the berachos that Yitzchak had intended to give Eisav, but instead (unintentionally) gave to Yaakov Avinu.
Chayei Sarah: The Blessing Hashem Wished To Impart
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaHashem has many agents who do His bidding and bring about in the world the ends He desires. Sometimes the agent is rather unlikely, as when an evil person’s deeds bring about something beneficial. Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l, explains that such was the case when Rivkah’s family bestowed upon her a blessing that in fact alluded to Israel’s ultimate elevation over the other nations, and Hashem’s ultimate kingship over all the world.
Bechorot: The Price Of Freedom
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaFreedom is not free. There is a price to pay. When God spared the Jews from the death of the firstborn, the price was and still is that all firstborns, bechorot, belong to God. “On the day that I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, I sanctified every firstborn in Israel for Myself, from man to beast they shall be Mine.”
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaEliezer, the faithful servant of Avraham, was charged with finding a wife for Yitzchak. Knowing full well the gravity of his mission, he also recognized its difficulty. The woman he would choose was to be the mother of the Je
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaAbraham, the Sages were convinced, was a greater religious hero than Noah. We hear this in the famous dispute among the Sages about the phrase that Noah was “perfect in his generations,” meaning relative to his generations:
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn this weeks parshah we read about Avraham’s purchase of Me’aras HaMachpelah. Prior to any negotiations Avraham said to the bnei Cheis, “Ger v’soshav anochi…” – I am a stranger and a resident… (Bereishis 23:4).
Why Was Avraham Allowed To Perform Hachnasas Orchim?
Posted on: November 12th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaAt the beginning of this week’s parshah the Torah writes extensively about Avraham Avinu’s act of hachnasas orchim for the three men who were passing by his tent.
An Act That Echoes Through Time
Posted on: November 12th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaAvraham Avinu was commanded with a supreme test, and one of the greatest challenges ever presented to man: “Take your son, your only son, the son that you love…”
Posted on: November 12th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaHashem offers a gift of the greatest proportions: teshuvah. To paraphrase Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l, with teshuvah, no sin is too large -- and without it, no sin is too small.
Why Did Avraham Not Perform A Bris Earlier?
Posted on: November 2nd, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn this week’s parshah, Hashem commands Avraham Avinu to perform the mitzvah of bris milah. We once discussed a question that several Achronim ask regarding this mitzvah, and I want to share some new thoughts on the matter.
The Five-Star Hotel Called Life
Posted on: November 2nd, 2011
Judaism → ParshaWhen Avraham Avinu was informed that his nephew Lot was captured, he waged war against the combined armies of the four kings. Miraculously, he was victorious and freed Lot.
Bitachon And Effort: Finding The Balance
Posted on: October 26th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaHashem appeared to Noach and told him the world had turned to wicked ways and was to be destroyed by a deluge. Hashem commanded Noach to build a teivah, an ark, so that he and his family would be saved.
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