MISHPACHTONIM – Israel’s Children are Your Children. Support Migdal Ohr by purchasing letters in the Torah Scroll that will be written in honor of Rabbi Grossman’s 70th Birthday.
Posted on: February 7th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaOne of the most striking features of this week’s parsha is the absence of Moshe Rabbeinu's name, an omission which occurs only once from the beginning of Sefer Shemos until Moshe’s death at the end of Sefer Devraim.
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Posted on: February 7th, 2014
Judaism → Columns → Rabbi David FohrmanHow can God be both outside of space and time, and in our physical world?
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Posted on: February 6th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaOne of the signs a diamond is real is that it has a flaw. While it may be a very minor imperfection and almost unnoticeable, all genuine diamonds have flaws.
Posted on: February 6th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaWhen the Rambam wished to give an example of how a non-kohen could light the menorah, why did he have to say that a kohen took the menorah outside of the Kodesh?
Posted on: February 6th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaThe Gemara mentions that the grape clusters refer to Moshe and Aharon, the paradigm of what a Jew can be.
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Posted on: February 6th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaEven the judiciary has its limits, based on the principles set forth at Sinai by the Almighty.
Posted on: January 31st, 2014
Judaism → ParshaWinston Churchill repeated a grade during elementary school. He twice failed the exam to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. He later wrote, “Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never – in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in except to the convictions of honor and good sense. Never, Never, Never, Never give up!”
Posted on: January 31st, 2014
Judaism → Columns → Rabbi David FohrmanThe mishkan represents the 'face' of God.
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Judaism → ParshaThe notion of a Temple, as either a temporary dwelling or as a permanent building at a specific site, is inherently difficult to understand. How can Hashem, the paradigm of perfect sanctity, coexist with our mundane, flawed universe? Infinity with the finite?
Posted on: January 30th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaNachum was doing a research project on the Rambam for one of his courses. He borrowed a number of sefarim from his yeshiva's library for a month while writing the paper. When he completed the assignment, he gathered the sefarim together to return them to the library, but noticed that one sefer was missing.
Posted on: January 30th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaIt should come as no surprise that the people offered their donations to the Mishkan with zeal and enthusiasm.
Posted on: January 30th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaAlthough a mitzvah may not require kavanah, it may nevertheless require lishmah.
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Posted on: January 30th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaMaimonides believes that even after the Roman conquest of Israel the land retained its holiness.
Posted on: January 29th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaQuestion: What is the message behind the most famous statement of Jewish faith: “Shema Yisrael”?
Posted on: January 24th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaOn this Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, we bentch Shabbos Mevorchim Adar Rishon, Rosh Chodesh falling on Friday and Shabbos (January 31 and February 1). Mishenichnas Adar Marbin B’Simcha – with the beginning of Adar rejoicing is increased… by virtue of an extra Adar, our jubilation is extended this year.
Posted on: January 24th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaG-d, accordingly, is encouraging Moshe to not just focus on reaching the top of the spiritual mountain but remaining there as well, thus fully capitalizing on his gains.
Posted on: January 24th, 2014
Judaism → ParshaOnce a person receives it, he becomes personally attached to the one who gave it to him - so attached that now he will view that person's position as his own... and a person does not see his own faults!
Posted on: January 24th, 2014
Judaism → Columns → Rabbi David FohrmanWorse, a female child, being sold by her parents!
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Judaism → ParshaOne can serve with his or her hands or feet, but how does one serve with one's heart?
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