articles on The Giving of the Torah
As Shavuot Approaches...
Each year, time returns once again to the same point it had reached the previous yearץ
Receiving Torah Like Children
It is impossible to whole-heartedly take upon oneself the yoke of Torah if one is not open-minded.
The Torah of Life
we can elevate the entire world through the Torah and proclaim God as the King of Kings.
The Path to Receiving Torah
It is impossible to whole-heartedly take upon oneself the yoke of Torah if one is not open-minded.
Lessons on The Giving of the Torah
The Second Giving of the Torah
The giving of the Torah happens every year and if we merit we can achieve great things from these days.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu | Sivan 8 5782
When Should We Use Facts, Logic or Kabbala in Learning Torah?
Ein Aya Shabbat 4 7
Ein Aya Shabbat 4 7
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Don't Just be Religious: Be Godly!
Two Ways that Learning Torah Brings Us Closer to God:
In general there are 3 ways of coming close to God: most common, either through emotion or intellect, but then Judaism adds: or to be "similar" [=close] to Him. The greatest gift that He could give us is the "Tzelem Elohim", or capability of imitateo dei, being Godly. The she'ur discusses the advantages & disadvantages of each approach to Him. Most importantly, we can't understand His Essence, but we can amd should understand His actions. This is the ultimate in both the Rambam's rational and also the kabbalistic approach to Judaism. Rav Kook explains that the 13 traits of God, as well as the 10 sfirot, all detailus what to emulate. This has far-reaching ramifications for prayer, study as well as defining our goal and potential in life!
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Sivan 4 5780
The Day of the Rains and the Giving of the Torah
According to our Sages, The Day of the Rain is as great as, or even greater than the day of the Giving of the Torah. The basis for this comparison is discussed in depth, as well as additional aspects of the connection between the rains and the Torah.
Rabbi Uzi Kalchaim zt"l | 5770
