Our Impressionable Children
We all know that sibling relationships reenact themselves when in the presence of parents. Even when we are older and married, we slip back to the times that we were children.
Our Mission
Our life includes more than just fulfilling mitzvot. We also have goals we aim to achieve.
How Struggles Inspire Growth
On the most basic level, challenges inspire reflection and appreciation. The need to work hard to regain something lost or return to a previous position deepens our appreciation for what we had and where we were beforehand.
How Mitzvot Help Us
According to the Rambam, mitzvot contribute not only to our spiritual development but also to our personal growth.
What We Gain From Pain
Easy come, easy go. Only the Torah that we make sacrifices to learn remains with us years later.
Only G-d Can Judge People
He was also more of a moderate, not relying on the zealous methods of his teacher, but on a more pragmatic approach.
From Strength To Strength: Israel’s ‘Oz’ Birthday
Of course, Hashem wants us to fight for ourselves and blesses us with the physical strength and heavenly assistance we need. We see this at the end of Parshat Beshalach in the wake of Amalek’s attack.
We’re Talking Too Much
Some people are returning to shul after enjoying casual porch minyanim and are bringing the cavalier attitude they had on their porches with them.
You Can Say That Again
When He revealed the Decalogue at Mount Sinai, however, the entire Jewish people were gathered at the mountain, so G-d “raised His voice” and we therefore speak of the “Aseret HaDibrot.”
Are Our Leaders The Final Word?
“Abba,” he said. “How can we believe our gedolim and their decisions when there are so many examples of corruption and abuse amongst them?”
Combating The Influences
Chazal teach us that we need to be “sur may’rah v’asei tov,”avoid bad and do good.
Rushing To, Not From
When one rushes from something, one often feels anxious. But when one excitedly rushes to something-- a goal--one often feels an inner sense of peace and excitement. We couldn't wait to fulfill our destiny 3,300 years ago and we are supposed to have this same excited feeling today.
The Power Of Our Words
When G-d created the world, He did it with words. Every action of creation was accomplished using words. And G-d said, Let there be light. And G-d said, Let us create man. Creation is realized by G-d using words.
For Heaven’s Sake: The Jewish People
Like the prohibition against idolatry, chillul Hashem is one of the few aveirot we are commanded to sacrifice our lives to avoid.
Divisive Perimeters
It is difficult to write about such a topic, but from an outsider’s perspective it seems that there are so many ongoing communal machlokesim today.
Time For Geulah
How can we say that we are waiting for Mashiach in any month other than Nissan?
Why You Must Wear A Mask
Every infectious disease doctor – without exception – has stated that keeping apart from one another and wearing masks will significantly decrease the spread of this horrible disease.
Sanctified Accouterments
The Chasam Sofer explains that a Jew who learns Torah is likened to a Sefer Torah...
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.
Showing Our Values
If we see mitzvot as a burden, we are missing the point and cannot forge a meaningful relationship with Hashem.
Our Responsibility To Choose
Hillel, according to Rambam, is emphasizing that we all have free will to improve ourselves and acquire virtues...
Where’s Your Passion?
Shabbos should be so full of warmth and inspiration that our children should feel they can’t do without it.
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.
Terror Management Theory
The first person to die in Tanach is Hevel, who is killed by his brother Kayin. Kayin’s name comes from the concept of acquisition.
Consider This…
The gift of life comes with the expectation that we use it properly.
Return To Sender
Righteousness is man’s natural state; sinfulness, in contrast, is considered unnatural. Therefore, a wicked person who repents is viewed as “returning” to his natural state.
An Interview With The Yetzer Hara
Just answering amen with such a massive crowd to “v’chaim tovim aleinu v’al kol Yisrael” makes a severe dent in my efforts.
Our Family and Friends
Many prefer death over loneliness.
Raising More Tolerant Children
All responsible leaders in our community have roundly condemned the recent violence in Beit Shemesh and Meah Shearim.
Being Aware of Awareness
Rebbi encourages reflecting upon Hashem’s presence and omniscience. “Look at three things and you will not come to sin: know what is above you, a seeing eye, and a listening ear, and all of your actions are recorded” (Avot 2:1).
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