The Powerhouse of Bitachon Bitachon—trust in Hashem (God)—is always the call of the hour. However, now more than ever, with challenges all around us, this function remains more important than […]
How Could he be Blamed? This week’s Torah reading tells us about the birth of Yitzchak (Isaac)’s two sons, Yaakov (Jacob) and Eisav (Esau). While Yaakov excelled in his spiritual […]
The Torah tells us that when Rivkah (Rebecca) had an unusual pregnancy experience, she went to inquire from Hashem what it meant. It was then said to her that the […]
Avraham’s Search for a Burial Plot In this week’s Torah reading, Avraham (Abraham) was searching for a suitable burial plot for his deceased wife, Sara. He took interest in a plot […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Akeidat Yitzchak (the Binding of Isaac) is considered by many to be Avraham’s tenth and ultimate test. But why was this test greater […]
He will be Answered First In this week’s Torah reading, Avraham (Abraham) located to a new place, to the province of Grar. Sara, his wife, was taken to become the […]
A Red Shockwave As we write these lines, the USA, and in fact the entire civilized world, and in a way Klal Yisrael (the Jewish nation) in particular, are witnessing […]
He Tore Himself Away from Kedem Lot, Avraham (Abraham)’s nephew, followed Avraham along in his journeys. In this week’s Torah reading, the shepherds of Lot became embroiled in dispute with […]
Corruption Pandemic This week’s Torah reading, Parshat Noach, describes one of the greatest catastrophes this planet ever saw. The world underwent destruction, with a flood destroying everything in existence on […]
< Lesson 16: Common Mishaps at the Shabbos Table Lesson 17: Dessert and Cleanup – Muktzah, Borer, and More An Introductory Law Welcome to my home, where in Lesson 17, […]
