The Yetzer Hara often disguises temptation as our own judgment and desire. Drawing on Cain, Chovos Halevavos, and Rabbi Yisroel Salanter, this article explains why awareness is the first step […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Insight and themes on the weekly Torah portion (parshah) read aloud in synagogue.
a The schach above us offers more than physical shade. It reminds us that the more fully we place our trust in God, the more deeply we can recognize His […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz The Torah writes that after Aharon passed away the entire nation mourned him, yet when Moshe passed away, he was not mourned by […]
The Heavens, the Earth, and the Gift of Yom Kippur The heavens and earth testify to Hashem’s greatness and remind us not to overlook the gifts that are always present. […]
How can a person make God King on Rosh Hashanah? A teaching from the Kelm Torah academy presents Jewish unity and practical concern for others as a powerful expression of […]
The Torah assures us that spiritual growth is close and attainable. Through a striking parable, the Chofetz Chaim explains why sincere aspirations must be followed by practical action. Turning Torah […]
Hashem never allows His connection with us to weaken. Elul invites us to recognize that love, take the first step toward Him, and live in a way that reflects our […]
The mitzvah of Bikurim taught farmers to recognize Hashem as the Source of their blessings. Today, daily tefillah allows us to preserve that lesson by beginning anew with appreciation and […]
The mitzvah of Bikkurim teaches us to dedicate not only our possessions, but also our finest abilities, to serving Hashem (God). Each person’s distinctive talents point toward a personal mission […]
The Torah’s command to remember what happened to Miriam offers a lasting lesson about lashon hara. By recognizing speech as a precious gift intended for praise and constructive communication, we […]
