Introduction The following laws are translated with permission from the wonderful Hebrew sefer (book), Kovetz Halachot on Pesach (Passover), a collection of Halachic decisions from Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit”a. The […]
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The Korban Todah and Its Meaning Amongst the various sacrifices discussed in this week’s Torah reading is the Korban Todah, a special sacrifice brought in appreciation of a salvation one […]
Ha Lachma Anya: An Invitation to Give One of the important ideas in the Haggadah, spoken of more quietly, is the great deed of stepping out of ourselves and our […]
The Conversation About Celebrities Some years ago, I was speaking to a respected rabbi, and the topic turned to celebrities and stars. I spoke about how overblown egos and salaries […]
Permission Before Sharing The Talmud (Yoma 4b) derives an interesting lesson from the first verse of this week’s Torah reading. The verse says, “And He called to Moshe (Moses), and […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I am considering going to a hotel for Pesach (Passover) that offers a full program of speakers and activities. I think it will provide a nice […]
Recognizing Hashem’s Kindnesses Each and Every Day Relating The Exodus from Egypt: Once a Year, or Every Day? The Torah describes the mitzvah (Torah commandment) of sipur yetziat Mitzrayim, relating […]
Where Do Ideas Come From? I recently wrote about miniatures, like small bottles of liquor or toiletries, and how people have an unusual affinity for them. One of my readers […]
Time Belongs to You In addition to the weekly portion, this week we read the section in the Torah regarding sanctifying the months of the Jewish calendar. When the Jews […]
As Pesach (Passover) approaches, TorahMates is excited to share a special edition Torah Nugget to learn together with your TorahMate. This beautifully designed, free PDF is packed with short, clear explanations, […]
