Scattering sparks, shattered vessels
We can reach a Yom Kippur even in our brokenness, as this is when we got the second tablets,a state of completeness within human existence.
We can reach a Yom Kippur even in our brokenness, as this is when we got the second tablets,a state of completeness within human existence.
Where do we see any nechama after Tisha B’Av? Year after year another Tisha B’Av passes, and we are left bereft of a Third Temple.
We can define baseless hatred halakhically.. But how can we overcome it?
To merit seeing the Third Temple, we must build ourselves from inside out and breed sincerity in our hearts.
A look at Zimri and what his messianic hopes tell us.
No one can predict as yet who will be president, but it’s important to know that former Vice Pres. Pence is a man of character. Op-ed.
For most, breaking middot is a lifetime of work that never stops.
Children are new creations brought into this world and the Exodus occurred for each one.
Being clear of sin is the goal for both the guf and neshamah in anticipation of the final resurrection.
An Erev Rav Analysis and the Pesach opportunity. The mixed multitude that left Egypt with us are alive and well, plaguing every generation.
The fourth son brings an important message that guides our lives.
Why does jealousy exist?
It seems like a contradiction in timing, but it is really a model for living.
The Chafetz Chaim once said that world disasters are messages from G-d to do teshuva.
While Pompeo's words at his book launching reflected his pro-Israel views, they were echoed in the choice of venue and participants. Op-ed.
I will never meet such a person again. But his memories push me to be a better person.
This Shabbat, we read the last portion of the Book of Genesis. An overview of an underlying theme..
The word "emor" is softer than the usual "daber" found in the Torah. Why is "emor" used at the start of the parasha and later on "daber"?
A story shows how one's middot, literally 'measures', but alluding to values, are central to mitzvas, as is Counting the Omer.
When you think of man, what comes to mind? How would you frame man? How would you label the first human, Adam HaRishon?
Seven is the natural number, eight is above nature. This week's parasha is "On the 8th day." How fitting for the shiva for Rav Kanievsky
The Torah is a compilation of music that speaks to every person individually on their own level.
Truth emerges at the end, but there is truth in every moment. One of the gifts G-d gave us was the chance to achieve salvation in a moment.
One must first be Nitzavim - standing in stillness and reflection - before he can be Vayelech.
The names of parshiot and people’s names define their essence.and interestinly, two are named after doomed characters.