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Rashi interprets the word “Ki” as "even though,” or "despite" (similar to the use of “Ki Karov Hu,” specifying that G-d did not lead the Jewish people through the land of the Philistines even though it was closer).
I believe that not all agree with the opinion of the Ran and Rabbeinu Tam that the rule of af ha’eim hayu b’osah haneis applies to the obligation to eat three seudos with lechem mishneh.
The first 30 years of the State of Israel allowed many to see God in history
Hashgacha pratis, or personal intervention, is very different. This refers to Hashem’s personal involvement in a nation’s or a person’s life.
The day finally came, and with great anticipation and joy, both Einat and her husband went to the hospital.
In Parshat Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16) we're introduced to a nation of whiners and complainers. After years of slavery, the Israelites are finally a free nation! The next thing we should be reading is a love story between God and His people. But the honeymoon phase ends before it even begins. How can the Israelites complain […]
“Rebbetzin, I’m suffering from date burnout If everyone has a bashert, why is it taking me so long?”
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Signature Dispute ‘Signing…For Tikun Olam’ (Gittin 34b)
The concept of mourning is predicated on the idea that man inevitably forgets over time, diminishing the acute pain associated with the loss, allowing the mourner to move on.
"What's the difference?" argued Mr. Fine. "You caused me a loss in both ways!"
For the proper running of society, and therefore for the good of mankind, there needs to be a system of leadership and a hierarchy of authority – what we know as government.
One Shabbat afternoon, Mr. Cohen, who was perfectly healthy and sipping tea at the time, turned to his son Jack and said, “You know that I love your sister, Jill, as much as I love you. So when I die, I would like her to have half of my estate together with you.” Later, when […]
The worse that will result in relying on the rov in regards to tereifos, however, is an aveirah b’ones – an unwilling aveirah.
Questions remain: Why is there a shidduch crisis? Why can’t singles get married? What went wrong?
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Moses prepares the Israelites for freedom by discussing-children, several times in the parsha
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
What's the deal with all these laws & what can they teach us about the true meaning of the Exodus?
This was just one of the odd things I heard, there were more when we visited the family sitting shiva.
Shifting the year's start from Tishrei to Nissan symbolizes a shift in perceiving the natural world.
A person's environment can work for the good or the bad; but it works more powerfully for the bad.
By Rachel Weiss
As to which species of fruit caused the downfall of Adam and Eve and their subsequent ouster from the Garden, the verdict is still out.
Tragedy could still have been avoided had Ismay stuck to his origincal vision and goal.
Moshe Rabbeinu reached a level that surpasses human attainment.
What is the exact meaning of amen and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
A healthy person cannot effectively say, “When I die, you will get my property.”
By Naama Klein
As he was en route, with one scholar and one scholar-wannabe in tow, he was unfortunately involved in a too-close encounter with a huge army truck.
Moses’ mission to convey the terms of redemption to the people also meets with disaster.
"There are differences between the halachic concept of mekach taus, or mum b'mekach, and that of a warranty," answered Rabbi Dayan.
Before each person is born, he is predestined for certain abilities and talents, a particular level of intelligence, and an exact disposition and temperament.
The Mishnah Berurah explains that one who davens out loud is demonstrating that he is of small emunah, since he is implying that Hashem cannot hear his quiet tefillah.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Presumption of Life? ‘The Husband Was Elderly Or Ailing...’ (Gittin 28a)
There we often find children who lack proper derech eretz in their daily exchanges with people, as if they feel that they are entitled to act this way and to behave disrespectfully around their teachers or adults.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
God is found in this world, not just the next. To grow spiritually, first satisfy material needs.
Despite myriad matchmaking programs the world over the growth in singles population remains daunting
Why was there so much repetitive conversation between God and Moses before actual Exodus from Egypt?
According to the Baal haTurim the snakes created by the magicians represented Phaorah himself
Each floor contains magnificent treasures that are not found on any other floor. Every level is set up in a perfect order and one leads to the next.
Who was Moses become he became MOSES?!
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Painting Tefillin Straps Black ‘He May Go Over The Letters With A Pen’ (Gittin 20a)
What is the exact meaning of “amen” and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
Pharaoh had no problem with emunah, but he sure didn’t trust in Hashem – he rebelled. He had emunah, but no bitachon.
Mr. Shapiro summoned Benny to a din Torah before Rabbi Dayan, demanding immediate payment of the bill.
Refraining from nursing from a non-Jewish woman is merely going beyond the letter of the law.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Jewish history isn't just Jews enduring catastrophes but renewing themselves after every disaster
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As he was leading the kehillah, he heard a voice in his ear instructing him “to take care of my daughter.”
If the husband cannot find an agent who agrees to travel with the Get to where the wife resides, the husband may appoint an agent who resides where the wife lives.
The challenge of finding one’s shidduch has reached crisis-like status in many Jewish communities
Tzipporah is largely invisible & almost entirely silent, we hear her only when she rebukes Moshe
What is the exact meaning of “amen” and where does the word come from? David H. (Via E-Mail)
"Well, in that case," said Itzik, "just tell Jake that I paid back the money and it was stolen.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Last Will and Testament ‘A Deathbed Request Is Considered Sealed And Delivered’ (Gitin 14b)
For the next seventeen years, every time they spoke and every time they were together, there was a certain wedge keeping them apart.
It is evident from the Gemara and from the berachah that Yaakov Avinu gave to Asher that properly honoring Shabbos is not only a great mitzvah, but sound financial advice as well.
While so doing the husband says, “This is your Get, please accept it, you are divorced from me as of this moment and you are free to marry another man.”
Occasionally, Shimon would enquire after their children and grandchildren but for many this was too painful as they had little or no contact with them, so he had learnt over the years who he could ask and who he shouldn’t.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
HaShem wanted the Israelites to become a living testimony to the power of freedom.
He had always thought of Rothschild as a French citizen first and foremost.
This week closes sefer Breishit; How did we come so far from the ideal nation set up by Abraham?
Even if we do not see Hashem’s Hand it is there; sometimes hashgachah pratis is undeniably obvious
It is a time of dark shadows but we can use these shadows to explore and discover our own light.
Did you ever wonder if Yosef and his brothers ever conclusively put their past friction to rest?
With short, metaphoric, speeches to his sons-wrongly called blessings-Yakov conveys his take on life
We cannot ask God to listen if we continue to shut our ears to Him.
When you accept Torah and mitzvos upon yourself as an obligation, you simultaneously invest yourself with the strength to carry out the obligation.
Yakov realized there was a Divine plan all along; God did not inflict suffering on him for no reason
"Jews" are the descendants of "Yehudah" whose comes from "Todah" meaning thanks. Jews give "THANKS"
Although the Torah requires the Get to be delivered in front of two witnesses, the Torah, according to the Rambam, does not require the witnesses to sign the Get.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Repulsive And Disgraceful ‘The Holy One…Does Not Cause Mishaps To The Righteous’ (Gittin 7a)
The snake didn’t have an intrinsic craving for Chava. Only after he looked did he start desiring her.
Question: When a stranger approaches a congregant in shul asking for tzedakah, should the congregant verify that the person’s need is genuine? Furthermore, what constitutes tzedakah? Is a donation to a synagogue, yeshiva, or hospital considered tzedakah? Zvi Kirschner (Via E-Mail)
Ramban says the Patriarchs were considered to be Jews, meaning they kept the Torah and all its Commandments, while living in the Land of Canaan.
Obviously, this wasn’t the first time Yaakov read Shema. He had accepted Hashem’s dominion on a daily basis for decades. But this was a new level of understanding he was only able to obtain through these powerful emotions.
"What is the problem, then?" asked Mrs. Rhein. "We can pay $5,000; the payment from the summer and what we owe for now."
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Joseph reframed his entire past, now understanding himself charged with a life-saving mission by God
Some have pointed out that the Gemara says that priyah was not an obligation until Maamad Har Sinai.
By Naama Klein
It was only later in the day, during afternoon carpool, that things abruptly spun out of control. Literally.
I have often taught that whatever pain or challenge assails us, the parshah of the week will always guide and comfort us
In Parshat Vayigash, we witness Judah's epic monologue to Joseph change the course of history --
Perhaps the greater miracle of Chanukah was the Chashmonaim's envisioning a miraculous Jewish future
Was it not obvious that these dreams foretold the wine-bearer’s reinstatement and the baker’s execution?
Utilizing the hidden light of Chanukah, we can defeat Islam and Yishmael.
No year will exceed the seminary year in influencing the development of these young women.
Both Yehudah & Yehudah HaMaccabee were aware of their missions challenges, yet, they went forward
Payment on the covenant began that fateful day Jacob sent Joseph from the valley of Hebron to search for his brothers.
Rabbi Margalit, wanting somehow to soothe the man’s pain, began to respond but the man wouldn’t let him.
"No, I trusted you," replied Mr. Isaacs. "I'm sure that I paid the first half, though."
A Wonder Worm ‘When The Temple Was Destroyed…’ (Sotah 48a-b)
Question: When a stranger approaches a congregant in shul asking for tzedakah, should the congregant verify that the person’s need is genuine? Furthermore, what constitutes tzedakah? Is a donation to a synagogue, yeshiva, or hospital considered tzedakah? Zvi Kirschner (Via E-Mail)
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
t was not Joseph but Judah who conferred his identity on the people; Judah who became the ancestor of Israel’s greatest king, David; Judah from whom the messiah will be born. Why Judah and not Joseph? The answer undoubtedly lies in the beginning of Parshat Vayigash,
The Talmud tells us that a lamp is lit over the head of each unborn child in its mother’s womb, enabling it to perceive all the ways of God throughout the world.
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