Despises A Liar
Suddenly, it appears that the Satan has become pious. In addition, he causes you to gossip, which in itself is a terrible sin.
Short Subjects On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
If the earthly court decreed that today is Rosh Hashanah, Hashem commands the angels to call the heavenly court into session.
Thrown Into The Fire
Through the influence of Daniel, one of Nevuchadnezar’s ministers, his three companions, Chananiah, Mishael and Azariah were appointed as governors over various provinces in Bavel.
Rav Yonason Eybeschutz
By the time Yonason was four years old he already knew Sefer Bereshis by heart.
The Four Described Deaths
The death penalty in Judaism was seldom invoked because of the requirement for prior warning and two witnesses to the act that called for the penalty. Nevertheless, the Torah solemnly prescribes these penalties and through them one could judge the magnitude of the offense.
Stories of The Dubno Maggid
But suddenly, now that I am a maggid, a man of Torah, the distance becomes very near. How did the land in between suddenly become lost? How is it that from far it became near?
The Rich Who Appear As Poor
The agent, watching his behavior, thought to himself, “Could this man, who appears so poor, have so much oil to sell? Surely the people in town were making fun of me.”
The Man Who Would Not Swear
“You shall not swear in the name of the Lord,” says the Torah. This is true even if what one is saying is the truth.
Rav Yosef Shmuel Of Cracow
Rav Yosef Shmuel looked at the guests and said, “I am very sorry, but I am hired to do the holy work of teaching children Torah. I am not allowed to waste even a moment from this work. This evening, when I have finished, I will be glad to see you and talk with you.”
The Watered Milk
I am warning you that as of now, if you do not sell 100 percent pure milk, without water added, I will declare an issur, a ban, upon you all, and no Jew will partake of your milk.
The Chofetz Chaim
The farmer was amazed. “The great Chofetz Chaim! Just wait till I tell people in my village that I saw him. Tell me, where was he sitting?”
The Beginning Of Anti-Semitism
The story of the Bnei Yisrael in the land of Mitzrayim is a tale that has become tragically repetitive in the history of our...
Who Bought The Romans To Israel?
If you were to ask the average Jew who destroyed the Beis Hamikdash and who sent Klal Yisrael into galus (exile), he would instantly answer, “The Romans.”
Charity Saves From Death
Rabi Meir was accustomed to remaining in shul each morning until every person left. He was usually the last person to leave. One day, he davened very fast and left very early. Walking outside, he thought to himself, “Why did I leave early? Is it possible that G-d ordained it so that a miracle may occur through me today?”
Never Be Sad
You are constantly urging people to give charity, and you are instrumental in providing them with great mitzvos.
The Love Of A Parent
The young woman was stunned at her father’s words and her heart was filled with bitterness at this apparent ill will.
Shmuel HaKatan
Shmuel HaKatan shook his head and said: “No, what happened here today is a sign not of great love. On the contrary, it is a bad omen.”
The Earthquake (Part II)
No matter what Zemira said and how much she implored Avinadav to tell her what was bothering him, he remained adamant in his silence.
Why The Wicked Prosper
A few weeks later, the master killed the hog and made a banquet for his friends.
The Wisdom Of Yerushalayim
The inhabitants of Yerushalayim were exceptionally clever. Rabi Chuna said in the name of Rabi Yose, “Wherever this Yerushalmi went in the provinces, they arranged a seat of honor for him to sit upon in order to listen to his wisdom.”
The Translation Of The Torah
Aristeas remained in Jerusalem viewing the sights. He was honored by being permitted to view the kohanim doing the avodah in the Beis HaMikdash.
The Story Of Chanukah
In the end, the kingdom was divided into three main parts and the tiny kingdom of Judea fell to the Syrian-Greeks.
Authority In Israel
One of the areas in which even observant Jews sin is in their attitude towards rabbanim. A rav is not just someone whom we have the right to hire and fire; he is not just a man who gives a speech on Shabbos. He is a teacher and a leader. When he rules on a point of halacha, it is not only our right to listen to him; it is our obligation to do so.
The Downtrodden People
Noticing the bearded Abarbanel in the coach, the Jew felt relieved as he entered the coach.
Rav Nasan Adler
And as he shouted, he began running toward the startled thief, who stood petrified and uncomprehending.
Torah Is The Greatest Treasure
The inhabitants of Simonia once came to Rav Yehuda HaNasi (also known as Rebbe) and asked him to recommend a scholar to serve as their rav, dayan, teacher and sofer. Rebbe sent them Levi ben Sisi.
Seek Not Revenge
Despite all the evil that she had done to him in the years gone by, Rabi Yosi now forgot the past.
Mordechai And The Mute
When Bnei Yisrael returned to their homeland they were a poor and weak group of people. Because of the great number of enemies and wild animals that had inhabited the land during their exile, they huddled together in a few areas, like Yerushalayim, in order to find protection.
The Castaway
Whatever the heathens have made has not been for the good of the world but only for their own pleasures.
Humility
This person was hotheaded and exclaimed: “You mind your own affairs; I will do as I please!”