The Ma’apilim In this week’s Torah reading, the Jews sent spies to the land of Israel. The spies returned with a negative report of the land, and instead of trusting […]
In the week’s Torah reading, Parshas Shelach, Moshe (Moses) sent 12 spies to scout out the Land of Canaan (which would become the Land of Israel after the Jews conquered […]
After the Jews left Egypt and received the Torah, God guided them through the desert to the Land of Israel which he had promised to grant them. In the beginning […]
In this week’s Torah Portion, Parshat Shelach, Hashem gives permission to Moshe to send twelve spies into the Land of Canaan as they are about to enter the land. They […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz You have said that the world was created to exist for 6,000 years. What will happen at that time? Will the world just […]
What’s in a Jewish Name? The birth of a baby is a very special time. There is a magic when a new soul enters the world. A clean and fresh […]
From the desk of a TorahMates coordinator: Sarah Rabinowitz recommends 5 books that will enrich your weekly learning session with your study partner. 1. Torah Nuggets Step into the world […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I’m trying to avoid hearing lashon hara (evil talk), but one of my friends is always gossiping! Also, whenever I go to a […]
Pesach Sheini: An Unexpected Second Chance An interesting episode transpires in Parshat Beha’alotcha. A year after the Jews’ exodus from Egypt, they were commanded to bring the Passover sacrifice once […]
We sat down with Rabbi Yaakov Landman, Junior TorahMates Coordinator, to learn more about his journey to Oorah, his role, and the impact he’s making on families through the TorahMates […]
Parenting: A Vital Skill Parenting. Something every parent grapples with the moment a child is born. Life as we knew it is over. We can no longer come and go […]
< Lesson 19: How to Make an Eruv Tavshilin Lesson 20: Tying and Untying Knots on Shabbos Welcome to Lesson 20. In this lesson, we’ll talk about two of the […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have heard that Mashiach (the Messiah) will be related to God. Is that true, and if yes, how? Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds: […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz My parents are constantly negative, critical, and full of complaints. I know it’s a mitzvah to honor them, but every time I speak […]