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Hashem's Name and Holy Writings
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Writing a Sefer Torah
How can one accomplish the Mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah? Can one get the Jewish community in one’s neighborhood involved?
The Mysterious Sefer Torah
Stuart Mintz's life was saved twice by a Sefer Torah. A moving story that reminds us how Torah protects and supports those who support and uphold it.
Hachnasat Sefer Torah on Chol Hamoed
I have strong reasons to make a hachnasat sefer Torah onChol Hamoed. Is it permitted to do so?
Writing a Torah Scroll in English
Can the Torah be inherited by the next generation when written in English? The moving dilemma of an adopted man returning to his Jewish roots, who seeks to leave a spiritual legacy for his firstborn grandson.
Lessons on Hashem's Name and Holy Writings
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Israel and the Nations A Few Minutes & Many Innovative Ideas on Antisemitism & What to do About It
As we approach the High Holidays, this short lecture (18 minutes) deals with the unfortunate situation of how Israel and the Jewish People stand against antisemitism, analyzing its cause according to Rav Kook, and how to deal with the issue pragmatically & via our prayers.
Ha'azinu PURSUIT is PERFECTION
p. Ha'azinu, Shabbat Shuva
Rav Kook deals with the question of the seemingly hopeless nature of Tshuva. For G-d Himself knows that He created us with free will, which inevitably means we will sometimes make mistakes and choose wrong. This can easily be frustrating, freezing us into inaction and ye'ush (loss of hope). If one sins even once, does he chalila have no choice but suicide?! Moreover, our Godly conscience demands justice, righteousness and perfection, but we all know this is impossible, so what's the solution? Rav Kook's innovative thinking, strongly based on chazal (our sages), offers an inciteful and important aspect to this topic, especially this time of year!
Sukkot Bug-Free Sukkah: Essential Halachic and Practical Schach Guide
How to inspect, clean, and store bamboo mats and palm branches to protect your mitzvah and holiday meals.
