When Disappointment Is Part of the Plan In this week’s Torah reading, Moshe (Moses) speaks to the Jewish Nation and recounts their encounter with Sichon (Devarim 2:26–30). Sichon was a […]
Judaism 101
Explore the fundamentals of Jewish belief—from emunah (faith) to hashgachah (Divine supervision).
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz If Hashem (God) wants us to do His will and keep the mitzvot (Torah commandments), why does He not reveal Himself more clearly? […]
This week’s Torah reading lists the 42 journeys of the Jewish People as they traveled from Egypt to the Land of Israel. Why Does the Torah Record the 42 Journeys? […]
Recognizing Life’s Milestones as Blessings Beyond the blessings that we experience constantly — such as the ability to walk, see, and breathe — we also experience special blessings at different […]
An Unusual Request for an Inheritance The feeling of missing out on an incredible opportunity is something that can be quite painful. That was the situation the five daughters of […]
What Is the Meaning of Tzitzit? Tzitzit is a mitzvah (Torah commandment) like no other. Not only is it considered equal to all 613 mitzvot, but each second we wear […]
Life in the Wilderness: Surrounded by Miracles Life in the desert was a unique type of existence. It was an effortless life, where all of Klal Yisrael (the Jewish nation)’s […]
The Jews Complained Despite Their Blessings In this week’s Torah reading, as the Jews traveled through the desert on their way to the Land of Israel, they started to complain […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz What is wrong with ending one’s own life? If someone is suffering profoundly and feels that life is no longer worth living, why […]
We know that the Torah is quite sparing with words, and many times we can derive laws from just one extra letter. Therefore, it is puzzling that our parashah dedicates […]
