Don’t Rattle Off Berachos
We have become so accustomed to rattle off berachos that we don't let them penetrate. Before we start, it's over
Crocs Or Socks? A Halachic Analysis Of Yom Kippur Footwear
When all is said and done, refraining from wearing any kind of shoe on Yom Kippur is, strictly speaking, a stringency.
Vacation Before Elul?
Elul is when we are supposed to put a halt on the wheels of habit and do some spiritual contemplating and penetrating soul-searching.
Let Go, Let God
“On paper, it really doesn’t make any sense to make this trip.” The Rebbe looked at him and replied, “It doesn't make sense on paper? So break the pencil and go!”
When Is Shabbat Over?
Except in extremely northern locales, the sky is dark and filled with stars well before the time that people claim is tzeit ha’kochavim according to Rabbenu Tam.
A Prerequisite Confession
In order for a person to properly confess a sin he must first feel that he is great. He must have an appreciation for himself and his self-worth.
Take 10 Years If You Must
This week's parsha includes the mitzva of kesivas Sefer Torah, writing or having a sofer (scribe) write a Torah scroll upon order. How can you fulfill this mitzva and present a Sefer Torah to a shul and experience the joy of fulfilling this very special mitzvah?
Try "the 10 year plan"
Have We Become Too Lazy?
Nowadays, we often avoid a challenge – and, along with it, the satisfaction that accompanies real effort – if it seems too hard. But we must resist that urge.
The ‘Left’ And The ‘Right’ In Israel
On the opposite side of the spectrum you have the “left.” These are the people who essentially believe that Israel is a modern country that should not be guided by its ancient Torah and traditions.
From Spiritual To Mundane And Back
In this week’s parshah, as Bnei Yisrael are about to enter Eretz Yisrael, the Torah commands us in the mitzvah of shechitah.
The pasuk says,...
Why Is There So Much Chutzpah Nowadays?
Chazal tell us that brazenness will increase during the pre-Messianic period. And yet, a pillar of Torah life is deference to the previous generation. So how do we reconcile the two points and explain the level of chutzpah among us?
The Message of the Poles
Our connection to the Torah is the only way we have survived this long and bitter galus.
Five Weeks For A Shidduch Suggestion
The mitzvos teach a Jew restraint and free him from the servitude of things having to materialize instantaneously. Jewish family life presents the apogee of constraint. The message presents itself over and over again and is so clear.
The Movie On The Plane…
When life improved art--priceless.
Do We Invite Hashem?
Shechinta b’galusa." The term is usually translated as "the Divine presence in captivity” – but what does that actually mean?
Divisive Perimeters
It is difficult to write about such a topic, but from an outsider’s perspective it seems that there are so many ongoing communal machlokesim today.
Pressure: A Great Blessing
When challenged, we have our priorities straight. We admit that spending quality time with the family is crucial. But what do we do in practice? How much time do we devote to insignificant things – things that in the long run make no difference
Even The Smallest Deed…
Welcoming a new contributor to the Jewish Press Family_ Rebbetzin Miriam Gross
Appropriate Zealousness
What about other cases? What about other scenarios that offend and disgrace the honor of Hashem? How do we know when to act and how to act?
Equality
We see from this that Eltzafun was called upon to help others and did as he was told. Perhaps, this is an indication of Eltzafun’s humility and that his heart was in the right place.
Listen To Your Tzitzis
Rav Moshe answers that tzitzis can only affect a person when he realizes that he needs a rebbe, a teacher, someone to show him the right way.
Choosing The Golden Path
Have we all gone mad? Since when are tolerance and moderation bad qualities? When did following the middle road go out of style?
Why The US Moved Its Embassy
Surely one can see the work of Hashem at play here, and things are happening very quickly.
Mourning With Terrorist Families—Have We Gone Mad?
Despite the different backgrounds, we are united in our suffering and our mourning with the families of our people who defended our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice, or who were killed by Arab terrorists.
Counting The Sefira After One Accepted Shabbos Early
When an entire community mistakenly accepts Shabbos early, even if they davened ma’ariv, they would not repeat shemoneh esrei.
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