Purim 2015: Same Fight, Same Enemy
In the midst of all this name calling by these so called leaders stands a man who is steadfast in his beliefs and is prepared to deal with any outside pressure to get his point across.
A Cute Retelling Of The Purim Story
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Marijuana Legalization Advocates Gain Victory; Rabbis Weigh In
Administered property by doctors, marijuana could be a samah shel chaim [potion of life]. Freely used by people at large, it could well be a samah shel maves [potion of death].
I Cry With You
Two of these attacks occurred close to Allon Shvut, and somehow I feel responsible.
Want To Be Young? Serve Others
Even a cursory reading of the pesukim leaves the reader in awe of the speed Avraham exhibited in performing the mitzvah.
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.
A Time Of Reflection And Appreciation
We recognize that we are only a speck in this great world and only a small impression in the unfolding of time. As an educator, I have always believed that teachers should realize this as well.
Parshat Behukotai: Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael
According to the Ramban, the verse "your foes who dwell upon it will be desolate" (Vayikra 26:32) is a partial blessing within the curse that guarantees through all generations that the Land of Israel will not receive any foreign nation in place of her true indigenous people.
Why Do We Take Three Steps Back?
We wish to express our desire to achieve closeness with Hashem as we approach Him to ask for our daily needs and requests.
Why Does The Yetzer Hara Win?
Why is it that our evil inclination often seems to be so much stronger than our good inclination?
Don’t Daven At Home (Part Six of a Series)
The first verse, however, concerns someone who davens with a minyan. Such a person is assured that his prayers will be heard by Hashem any time of year.
Are Our Leaders Human?
If we place our leaders on the highest pedestal, often we are discouraged to try to emulate them.
The Meaning Of Friendship
You cannot choose a friend just because you like him/her. There must be an interrelationship – a give and take – between the two parties.
Encouragement
We know that the measure of goodness is greater than that of punishment.
A Pesach Thought
The explanation that the Haggadah is alluding to is that there are two forms of prayer. One where one cries outlaw and screams out to Hashem. Then there are troubles that a person suffers with and does not even know how to verbalize and does not call out for help.
Getting Older; Respecting Age
In American society we are all caught up with the idea that youth is very important. We are always trying to perceive ourselves as younger.
Poland: Desolation And Devastation
As an educator, I was always intrigued with the trip on which my high school students would embark in their junior or senior year. The “March of the Living” allows a student to experience in a small way the immense tragedy our people endured during the Holocaust.
Beware Of Envy
Did you ever notice that the Ten Commandments only address one character trait? “Thou shall not be envious.” Isn’t that amazing?! The Ten Commandments...
The Still Voice (Kol)
The mention of kol is referenced in dozens of places in the Torah, and each time it appears, one is filled with wonder and amazement in its powerful and profound implication and meaning.
Serving With A Smile
Being happy is a vital and necessary component in the performance of mitzvot.
Has the Time for the Redemption Arrived?
If we do things right, this year might even be the year of the final redemption!
‘Torah Live’
Rabbi Dan Roth's very first day teaching in yeshiva did not at all go as planned. After learning in kollel for many years in some of the best yeshivos in Israel, Rabbi Roth got his first job teaching in a program for teens-at-risk. A short time before taking the job, he wrote a sefer on modern-day lessons gleaned from the teachings of Pirkei Avos. In the process of writing the book, he realized that he had a talent for making Torah concepts relevant and down-to-earth.
Why Do Insane People Remain Insane?
We should not need gifts from flesh and blood or their loans, unless we realize that they are really coming from Hashem’s hand which is full, open, holy and bountiful.
Concern For One Another
This amount, when placed into perspective in relation to the entire number of those that were in the desert, represented only one percent of the entire community.
A Lifetime Guarantee
I rarely take the extended warranty when purchasing new electronics. I figure that this warranty must not be worth much if they feel the need to pressure me into buying it. They must know what I have learned the hard way: there is no such thing as a real guarantee. In my more naive days, I purchased this "peace of mind," as they call it, but never cashed in. Usually, by the time the item broke, I had forgotten about the extended warranty and purchased a replacement.
Words: Our G-dly Power
This leads the Kli Yaakar to conclude that obviously, the laws relating to relationships between people are more important because their explanations appear immediately following the Decalogue.
Our National Weapon (Part V)
The smart davener knows that Hashem appreciates it when we approach Him with humility rather than with an attitude of "It's coming to me and I surely deserve it."
‘All Have The Right To Ascend To Holiness’
Today there are many stumbling blocks that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in services or even in Jewish education.
Karet And Ariri
The Torah refers to a punishment that seems identical, or similar to, karet with the word "ariri."
Should We Admire Beauty?
Regardless of which approach we take, it is evident that there is an inherent value in magnifying and glorifying physical beauty as it relates to deeply sacred rituals.
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