The Message Of Parah Adumah
Scientific disciplines don’t ask "why", a metaphysical question. They ask "how does it function?”
Chukat: Was Hitting the Rock So Horrible?
What was the small act of Moshe talking to the rock meant to teach the people of Israel?
Keeping The Ego In Check
Leaders must be careful to subdue their ego. The cause is larger than the personal concerns of one person.
Shabbos Mevorchim Tammuz
Known by all as a happy-go-lucky fellow, Yossel’s lackluster parnassah never got the better of him. His dejected-looking wife, however, hardly shared his simchas ha’chayim and Yossel would often attempt to cheer her with words of chizuk.
The Nation’s Guardians Do Not Sleep
When it comes to passing on Jewishness we must follow the mother - for it is she who ensures it.
Parshat Korach
Although famous for his smile, Ike Eisenhower actually harbored a volcanic temper that he worked arduously to control.
The Power Of The Spoken Word
Clearly, they were lacking in bitachon. Their faith in Hashem was deficient. But they weren’t guilty of speaking lashon hara.
Separating The Kohanim
This separation between Kohanim, Levi’im and Yisraelim obligates us to honor kohanim.
Korach: Can We Influence God?
Is it possible for us to influence God?
Parshas Shelach: What Caused Rachav’s Epiphany
Yehoshua knew that the outcome of the battles would depend not on military might, but on the spiritual strength of Klal Yisrael.
Parshas Shelach: The Cow And The Hero
Twelve of the greatest leaders of the nation, one from each shevet, were dispatched to survey the land. The results of that mission were catastrophic.
Shelach: Is Hope Irrational?
Are pessimists just rationalists, and is hope just naiveté?
The Great Treasure Hunt
While Moshe was the most unique prophet, he was also alone.
The Power Of The Spoken Word
Of even greater significance, once the miraglim made their mistake and concluded that Hashem wasn’t powerful enough to bring the people into the land, what they then spoke wasn’t lashon hara at all
Incarceration On Shabbos
The pasuk says that since the halacha concerning a Mechallel Shabbos was uncertain, the mekoshesh was placed in custody until the halacha was clarified.
The Gift Of Opportunity Is Not Limitless
The story of the spies, in this week's Torah portion, is viewed as an episode revealing the Jews' basic lack of faith in God.
Shabbos: A Day With Hashem – Our Wedding Celebration
Now that she has entered her husband’s domain, they become extremely close.
Parsha Behaalotchea: A Guide For…Parenting? Part II
Rabbi Fohrman delves deeper into the Priestly Blessing and its relevant lessons
Significance Of The Smallest Book Of The Torah
Ultimately the Torah is a book that reflects a system of ethics that comes from God.
Hating The Jews
To gain power or distract the population from their suffering, a monarch would look for a place to put the blame.
Perpetuating Har Sinai
The question still remains on how to reconcile all of the different drashos that are derived from this pasuk.
Dashed Hopes And The Jewish Leader
The multitudes among them experienced a desire for meat and wept.
Serving Hashem – Your Own Way
One who loves can buy a factory-made knick-knack for his partner, but a personal hand-made gift is infinitely more precious.
The Gift Of Life
Life is what you make of it. And if our lives are defined by Torah, then these weeks of Sefira are all about making the most of it.
Always Ready To Bless – With Love
The Shulchan Aruch notes that a priest who is in mourning for one of the seven close relatives does not bless the people during the Shiva period.