12 Lessons
The Ninth of Av The loss of the world as we knew it
When the Holy Temple was destroyed, the loss was of a whole way of life.
Shavuot The Revelation at Sinai - the War with Gaza
As one man with one heart, that is how we received the Torah and how we face our enemies.
Articles about Shavuot The custom of dairy products on Shavuot
There is something special when it comes to customs. Sometimes their effect is stronger than that of mitzvot.
Korach Korach – He has a point
One can define Korach's camp as an ideological group, except that it was tainted by the faults that bring down many failed ideologies.
Behar Shmita - Rest for the Man or for the Land?
Is it the land lying fallow that is the central theme, or are the Jews who do not work it during the shmita year the focus?
Shlach Lecha Who is your tour guide?
Who is your tour guide? That makes all the difference.in how you deal with the Giant problem.
Achrei Mot 'Here is the way you shall enter'
In this week's Torah reading, why begin the description of the Avoda on Yom Kippur with telling us of the demise of the sons of Aaron?
Mishpatim See you in Court
Parshat Mishpatim, the Torah portion called "laws" also calls judges "elohim" - God, masters or lords. What does this signify?
Chayei Sara 'Let us go up and possess the land'
Abraham's negotiations in Hevron are a lesson for the future.
Noach Flooding lessons
In books of Chassidus (Tzidkat Hatzadik 107, Torah Ohr Parshat Noach) the Mabul is described as one great 'Mikve' (ritual bath).
The Essence of Rosh Hashana It's not about me
Why don't we ask forgiveness for our personal sins on Rosh Hashana if it is the Day of Judgment?