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? […]
Judaism 101
Explore deep Jewish concepts like free will, the soul, and Divine Providence—made approachable.
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Is there anything wrong with chewing gum, either in front of others or in private? Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds: More Than What Is […]
Learning to Walk Tall Some years ago, I went to a chiropractor who told me I was slouching forward. I don’t mean when I was just relaxed, but all the […]
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 […]
A Nation Under Attack Klal Yisrael (The Jewish nation) is a nation that excels in high moral standards and a deep commitment to holiness. Yet the evil Midianites did whatever […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz When Moshe (Moses) saw Aharon (Aaron) pass away with mitat neshikah, the “kiss of death,” he desired the same death. What is this […]
Why Yehoshua Was Chosen to Lead In this week’s Torah reading (Bamidbar 27:15–23), Moshe (Moses) appoints Yehoshua (Joshua) as his successor to lead the nation after his death. Rashi tells […]
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 […]
Jewish Fasting Laws and Guidelines Jewish law is called halachah, from the Hebrew word holech, to walk. The laws of the Torah shine their light upon every part of our […]
