True Leadership
Moshe was a stutterer and did not look for a leadership role, but he proved that one can lead even without charisma – through the power of faith, prayer, and a sense of mission.
Preparing For The New Year
l the parshiyot we read during Elul serve as reminders for how we can fix and improve our lives before the coming new year. The opening verses of each of these parshiyot point toward the direction we should go
Aphorisms To Live By
Tuesday was the 23rd yahrzeit of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neriah, founder of the Bnei Akiva yeshivot, educator, revolutionary, author, Rabbi Kook's disciple, and Israel Prize laureate. Here are just a few phrases from the great legacy that he left:
On Rav Steinman And Tooting One’s Own Horn
It has been one year since the passing of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman at the age of 104, on Chanukah Eve. Many stories were...
Yichus Is Not Enough
Great loss to Israel and the Yemenite community.
Be Honest, Seek Truth
"The first man, Adam, whose greatness is unfathomable, nevertheless raised Cain, the first murderer. In contrast, Terach, who was an idol worshiper, raised Avraham, the founder of our nation and the one who established faith in One G-d. How can this be?"
What Menachen Begin Taught Us
27 years ago, on the 4th day of Adar Sheni, Menachem Begin passed away. Here are 3 enduring messages from his legacy.
Why Do Lubavitchers Do It?
What motivates Chabad emissaries? Yitzchak's work is also our work – to dig wells. To believe that under the dirt and dust and all the layers, there is clear, sweet water. Even if someone seems indifferent, distant, and cynical – even wicked – that is just an outer shell. Inside there is a soul, there is life.
Sincerity Melts Walls
In Vayigash, Yehudah teaches us what attitude we should have in life: Sincerity
We All Belong To A Larger Story
This year, on the 10th of Tevet, on this sad day, we received news of the passing of Rona Ramon z"l, wife of Ilan Ramon, z"l, and mother of Asaf Ramon, z"l.
Landing After Sukkot
Wishing you a great start to a great new year. Shana Tova!
Ari Fuld’s Last Shiur
Moshe is about to pass away, Ari says, and leaves the nation one message: "Take responsibility!" Moshe focuses on the nation. This is the message Ari lived and left us with.
‘Wings Of Spirit’
Rav Kook's gift for the days of Elul.
80 Percent Vs. 20 Percent
When 80% is a failing grade.
It’s Not About You
Wishing that everyone will be remembered for life.
Tips To Be Miserable
To avoid misery, read the 6-steps to misery--and completely side-step these landmines
The Calf Vs. Torah
All that's gold does not glitter-in truth
Ignorance as Bliss: He Thought The Temple Still Stood
Though I have heard many explanations about the meaning of this day ( Tisha B'Av)– senseless hatred and violence, ignorance and alienation – I had never heard anything like the explanation I received this week:}
Loving One’s Fellow
A gem from the Or HaChaim, one of the greatest Torah commemorated, whose 275th yahrzeit was last week
Vote For Moshe Rabbeinu
Of course, we do not expect our elected leaders to be Moshe Rabbeinu---but wouldn't it be great if just one were great.
I Want It Now!
Tu B'Shevat is a reminder once a year of the most important commodities: patience, continued labor, investment, devotion.
Torah From A TV Anchor
“The boy from Russia who was not accepted to study physics because he was a Jew is now part of a team that is sending off a spacecraft containing a disk with the entire Hebrew Bible scanned onto it and an Israeli flag.”
Rav Ovadia Yosef, zt”l
A memorial to Rav Ovadia Yosef (ZT"l) in his daughters' recollections
A Sense Of Priorities
The contemporary question,how to balance family and work, is actually a biblical one,addressed by Moses in his subtle rebuke to the tribe of Re'uven.
Tips In His Pocket
An inspired and inspiring list of "SHOULDS" for Elul--and the whole year
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