Our Public Reaction to Hurtful Remarks

"PATIENCE MY DEAR NATION" -for Parshat Yitro & Tu BiShvat

How the Sacrifices Made the Torah More Approachable

Parashat Hashavua: The Ten Commandments – A Blueprint for World Justice

Always Rough at the Beginning

On Justice and the Right of Appeal – part I

Yitro Deed and Creed

Only Those Who Live In The Land Love G-d

The Torah threatens punishment for idol-worshipers that is only 1/500th of the reward that the righteous will receive: "Concerning My enemies, I keep in mind the fathers' sins for their descendants, [only] to the 3rd and 4th generations. But for those who love Me and keep My commandments, I show love for [at least two] thousands of generations" (Sh'mot 20,5-6). The punishment is for four generations, and the reward for 2,000 generations. But the question we would like to address is: Why are the righteous termed both "those who love Me" and "those who keep My commandments?" Is not one enough?

What Were the Differences Between the 1st & 2nd Luchot?

From the Dawn of Civilization through the Days of Mashiach

Connecting to the Torah through Unity

From Siach Shaul, p. 236-7

Hashem raised up our spiritual level in an unprecedented manner of “jumping up in levels". This took the nation from the 49th rung of impurity to the highest level of sanctity and preparedness to receive the Torah.

How The Japanese Saved The Jews

During World War II some 40,000 Jews found themselves under Japanese occupation in Manchuria, China and countries of South East Asia. Virtually all of them survived the war, but the Germans repeatedly pressured the Japanese to implement their "Final Solution." This is a famous story of how The Amshinover Rebbe, zt"l dissuaded the Japanese from complying with Hitler's dictate.

Great Responds

It is to the credit of Yitro that he chose to act positively upon hearing of the events that occurred to the Jewish people in their exodus from Egypt. He uprooted himself to join the Jewish people in their travels through the desert.

The Structure of the Good Society

What makes the te commandments special is that they are simple and easy to memorise. That is because in Judaism, law is not intended for judges alone.

The Ultimate Proof of the Truth of Torah

In honor of the Torah's "Ten Commandments" Portion Rav Netanel Yosifun presents the Ultimate Proof of the truth of Torah

The Secret to Long Life

eExamining the commandment to honor one's parents, and the particular way one must do so in order to reap the promised reward of long life.

Bless You

One of the prayers was greeted with the Aliyah of the admonishment and a hassle broke out. David, one of the prayers, gave a solution, but was he right?

A Nation of Leaders

What can there be in common between the practical advice of a Midianite and the timeless words of Revelation itself? There is an intended contrast here and it is an important one.

It's a Package Deal!

Hashem first spoke all 10 commandments at the same time. what was the purpose of doing it?

Does Jewish Law Permit Owning Statues?