Avot 1:8 and 1:9
Empathy, care, kindness, which are all generally cherished interpersonal values, need to be curbed for the sake of justice.
Breaking News
The media today tries to take advantage of this aspect of human nature by making stories sound sensational and as introducing it as breaking news.
Kosher And Non-Kosher Eggs
Generally speaking, any food produced by a non-kosher animal is non-kosher. Thus, the egg of a non-kosher bird is not kosher but the egg of a kosher bird, such as a chicken, is kosher. If one comes across an egg and does not know which bird laid it, how does one tell a non-kosher egg from a kosher egg?
Reconsidering The Aruch HaShulchan: How Rav Y.M. Epstein’s Masterwork Invites You Into a Generational...
The Aruch HaShulchan always had the role of a primary source of halacha for many poskim and roshei yeshiva. Although we must note that in most circles, the Mishnah Berurah, written by the beloved Chofetz Chaim has eclipsed it.
Chillul Hashem Alert!
Right or wrong, we need to be sensitive when trampling on others’ peace and quiet.
How Can You Protect Yourself From An Ayin Hara?
When we hear that Teflon pots may cause cancer or that the surgeon general warned of the possible dangers of a product, we become very wary. So it goes without saying that when the Torah cautions us about something, we should be very concerned.
Crocs Or Socks? A Halachic Analysis Of Yom Kippur Footwear
When all is said and done, refraining from wearing any kind of shoe on Yom Kippur is, strictly speaking, a stringency.
9/11 – Predicted In The Torah
The Torah completely blows us away with the statement that the enemy will come “ka’asher yideh hanesher – like the eagle sweeps,” a perfect description of the sudden attack of the two huge airliners.
What Really Happened In Charlottesville
There has been very little media coverage of the actual events, and there are many unanswered questions.
When Is Shabbat Over?
Except in extremely northern locales, the sky is dark and filled with stars well before the time that people claim is tzeit ha’kochavim according to Rabbenu Tam.
The Importance Of Davening In Our Schools
In our times, most of us when we pray, our minds are on something else-it is hard to focus all the time.
Why G-d Chose The Early Zionists
Rav Teichtal then cites a tradition from the Gemara (Chullin 63a) that the redemption will be heralded by impure birds – a reference to sinful Jews.
The Talmudic Encyclopedia Reaches 75
This magnificent project, the Talmudic Encyclopedia, gives students the breadth of the Torah…I read the entry on ‘chazaka’ ... this is a very difficult topic ... But if one reads this entry in the Talmudic Encyclopedia, it is so clear, it is so organized, all the intricate details, it’s astonishing.
Little Did They Know…
How, might you ask, in the middle of Italian neighborhoods would Rav Mintz be able to ferret out Jewish families?
Leadership in Genesis and in the Bible
Judah concedes he was wrong&feels regret; THAT is precisely what qualifies his house for leadership
The Haggadah: The Manual To The Geula
In order to properly daven for the geula, one must first notice the magnitude of the situation.
Does Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Portend The Coming Of Mashiach?
Rambam tells us that even the greatest of our sages did not know how the messianic era will unfold. All we have to work with are the words of the prophets which are obscure and offer little concrete details.
My Father, My Teacher
We studied his seforim together, we listened to famous cantorial masters and we spoke of his illustrious yichus, his pedigree, dating back to the famous commentator, Rashi.
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.
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].
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.
Ambassadors Of Light
The mitzvah of bikur cholim is often neglected. We should include time in our schedules to spend time with those who are ill, but so many pressing reasons prevent us from doing so.
Silent Prayers
On fast days and in selichos we mention a line in tefillah as follows: May the one who answered Avraham Avinu on Har Hamoriah, answer us as well.
Solar Eclipse
Of the travesties listed in the Gemara the one that is most obviously becoming more rampant is mishkav zachor.
The Megillah: How-To Manual on Defeating Anti-Semites
Israel must demonstrate confidence in ourselves and an iron determination to defy our antagonists. Mordechai teaches that it is not through appeasement that one achieves peace but rather through strength, self-assurance and unequivocally firm resistance to tyranny and injustice.
“Holier than Thou” Chumras – A Cause For Concern
Our sages write that one of the reasons the second Beit Hamikdash was destroyed was because of blind hatred.
Lashon Tova
What has become clear from modern studies of the brain is that we can control our emotions and our thoughts.
“The Temple Mount Is In Our Hands”
Suddenly it dawned on me that in 1967, during the Six-Day War, the armies of Israel recaptured the Temple Mount and the surrounding outer wall, which we refer to as the Kotel.
Has the Time for the Redemption Arrived?
If we do things right, this year might even be the year of the final redemption!
How Does One Avoid Groupthink?
The Sanhedrin tended to be a group of like-minded individuals who were in charge of making very important decisions in high-stress situations, many of which had life and death consequences.
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