At times, a child may be required to undergo a painful medical procedure and could be found screaming in pain with tears in his eyes. An outsider who is not […]
It was God’s Idea! The verse (Devarim 8:18) in this week’s Torah reading says that we should remember that it is God who gives us strength to succeed in business; […]
This week’s Torah reading mentions an incredible proclamation, as the verses say (10:14-15), “God owns the heavens and the highest of the heavens, the land and all it contains. Only […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Eikev (8:10), we have the Mitzvah (commandment) of Birchas Hamazon – saying grace after a meal (of bread). The Sefer Hachinuch (Mitzvah 430) says […]
This week’s Torah portion, Parshas Eikev, opens and closes with two famous passages in which the Torah teaches us that the Jewish people’s entire fortune depends purely on whether or […]
This week’s Torah portion is Parshat Eikev and continues Moshe’s long speech to the Jewish people before his death. He begins by assuring the people that if they adhere to […]
Twistable Words Most of us remember that when Yaakov (Jacob) spoke to Yitzchak (Isaac) to get the brachot (Blessings), and Yitzchak asked his identity, he replied, “Anochi Esav Bechorecha, I […]
Moshe’s Pleas Our parshah, Parshat Va’etchanan begins with one of the most moving and personal episodes in the Torah. Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses), the greatest of all prophets, turns to Hashem […]
What is an Ir Miklat? From the time that the Jews entered the land of Israel until we went into exile, one who killed another person unintentionally must flee to […]
A Sofa on the Moon: Proof of a Creator July 20th marked the 56th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. Imagine if you had been part of Neil […]
Food for the Trip In the past, I wrote a column about being prepared (I’m a prepper!) Well, recently I was heading to Israel to see my daughter (single and […]
Amazing resource for kids and adults! It’s the same Torah Nugget on the Churban that Zoniacs are learning with their TorahMates and now it’s available for your family too! Download […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I have heard of rabbis who try to calculate the exact time of the arrival of Mashiach (The Messiah). But I’ve also heard […]
Every year Parshat Devarim is read during the somber Nine Days that lead up to Tisha B’Av—could that timing be hinting at a deeper, timeless message of hope in exile? […]
Why Mourn a 2,000-Year-Old Loss? Tisha B’Av is a day which commemorates the destruction of the Holy Temple and is reserved as a day of mourning. Why do we continue […]
Sheep Before Children? Moshe’s Subtle Reproof In this week’s Torah reading (Bamidbar 32), as the Jews neared the land of Israel, two tribes approached Moshe (Moses) and asked if instead […]
