Israel and the Nations
It is in the nature of the Nations of the World to be hostile towards the Jewish People.
Fixing The Big Picture: How To Achieve Ahavat Yisrael
Though the Torah commands many mitzvot that guide our relationship with Hashem, the mitzvot that govern interpersonal relationships are the most important. Disregarding them causes churban and subsequent mourning.
Choosing Between Mitzvos
To have mehudar matzos on leil haSeder is very important, but so is feeding the poor. Davening at the amud during the year in memory of a loved one is important, but so is stepping aside in favor of someone else in a similar situation to whom davening at the amud clearly means a lot. Time is precious, but so is giving up that time for the sake of another. How does one decide what to do?
Israel: G-d’s Gift To Our People
Each time, as I behold the majesty of our beautiful land of Israel, I wonder: How is it possible that some of our people cannot see what I see – the miracle of the existence of the State of Israel?
Trusting The Government
Throughout Jewish history the advice to be suspicious of governmental authorities was sound and perhaps even life-saving advice.
Time For Geulah
How can we say that we are waiting for Mashiach in any month other than Nissan?
Beyond ‘Who Will Be For Me’
According to the Vilna Gaon, the world currently stands exclusively on the pillar of chesed.
Life In The Corridor
Rebbe Yaakov’s teachings aim to help us develop the proper perspective on our world. We should realize that it and its pleasures are not the ultimate goal.
The Uniqueness Of Our People
Jews today are quick to judge others and to label them as frum or not frum, acceptable or unacceptable, kosher or treif. We merely observe their outer layer without understanding who they really are.
Allergic To Fighting
Relationships are reciprocal. If we demonstrate to our children how to find something to respect in every person, they will reap the reward of being loved in turn by everyone around them.
The Great Treasure Of Time
The question is why this mitzvah at this time? Surely there are other commandments that seem more important and vital for Jewish survival.
Loving Parking Tickets: Wearing The Right Glasses
Is it really possible for any self-respecting New Yorker to love parking tickets? I have seen those orange rectangular pieces of paper become the nemesis of society. As a result, those trying to earn a meager living giving out these tickets have become Public Enemy Number One. We view them as “out to get us,” deliberately attempting to make our lives miserable.
Believing In Our Abilities
In a brilliantly creative rereading of the pasuk, Rabbi Shimshon suggests that alluded to in Yaakov’s word choice is this discovery of self-efficacy.
Focus On The Good
One of the reasons we may have trouble noticing blessings is that there’s a human tendency to always want more. Yes, I have some money, but I could always have more.
Worst Things First
Avraham is a paradigm of alacrity and productivity. We are awed at how this pillar of kindness swiftly tends to the needs of his guests.
My Heart Is Broken
We cannot bring these holy souls back to life, nor can we fathom the evil that is in the minds of the terrorists who committed these cruel and cowardly acts of terror, but we can take this moment to introspect...
Little Did They Know…
How, might you ask, in the middle of Italian neighborhoods would Rav Mintz be able to ferret out Jewish families?
The Crown Of A Good Name
What can be greater than the crown of Torah? After all, we’re taught, “Talmud Torah kneged kulam – The study of Torah is equal to all else.”
This Week’s Luach
New York City
CANDLE LIGHTING TIME
Jan. 10, 2003 - 7 Shevat 5763
4:27 p.m. E.S.T.
CANDLE LIGHTING TIME
Jan. 10, 2003 - 7 Shevat 5763
4:27 p.m. E.S.T.
We Have Only Ourselves To Blame For Ari Fuld’s Death
“Ari, what are you doing here? You were not supposed to be here for another eighty years? What happened? Who is responsible for this?”
The Power Of Our Words
Even a single negative word or phrase, when focused on for extended periods of time, can damage key brain structures that regulate memory and emotion.
Yes, You Can Control Your Emotions
This theory can be both empowering and (interpreted as) anxiety-provoking, as it makes each of us responsible for our own emotions.
Why The US Moved Its Embassy
Surely one can see the work of Hashem at play here, and things are happening very quickly.
Why Are We Losing Our Children? (Part I)
We all yearn to feel that we are part of something special. We all seek respect and acceptance for simply being who we are.
How We Get There
A good friend shares one’s values, goals and sensitivities. A good friendship involves friends who can be trusted with personal information and care about helping one another.
Think Before You Act
There is more to be learned from Hashem’s diagnosis. A blessing is critical in helping us properly focus when we do a mitzvah.
This Week’s Luach
New York City
CANDLE LIGHTING TIME
Feb. 1, 2002 ? 19 Shevat 5762
4:53 p.m. E.S.T.
CANDLE LIGHTING TIME
Feb. 1, 2002 ? 19 Shevat 5762
4:53 p.m. E.S.T.
Peace At All Costs
In what manner was Aharon distinguished? Why were Klal Yisrael protected with Clouds of Glory in his merit?
A Thought To Ponder Before Tisha B’Av
What was so unique at Sinai? What was different then? What do our sages mean when they state that we were “as one person with one heart”?
The Miracles Of Jewish History: Survival
We have spent most of our history as oppressed people. For almost two thousand years, we were scattered across the world; in over one hundred countries. Despite all this, we survived and continue to identify with our people and heritage.
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