יום חמישי, י״ג תשרי תשפ״זThursday, September 24, 2026
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What if someone would come to you and offer you everything that is desirable in this world, but with one condition: you have to give up your essence.
Torah learning is valueless unless it enhances personal morality, fostering closer connection to God
How is it possible that some of our people cannot see what I see, the miracle of the existence of the state of Israel?
Why did so many of our great sages from the Rambam to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein live outside Israel?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Casting A Doubt ‘Shall We Say [They] Are Not Valid?’ (Nedarim 5a-7a)
I was about six years old at the time and recall that very special occasion so well.
Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)
Why was Samson singled out as the only Shofet required to be a nazir from cradle to grave?
"What do you mean?" asked the secretary. "We already issued a ruling and closed the case."
Tosafos suggests several answers as to how a minor can own an item, m’d’Oraisa.
This week's video discusses the important connection between the Priestly Blessing and parenting.
Many of us simply don’t get the need for the Torah to list the exact same gift offering, 12 times!
There is a great debate as to whether this story actually took place or is simply a metaphor, a prophetic vision shown to Hoshea by Hashem.
Every person is presented with moments when he/she must make difficult decisions about how to proceed.
One does not necessarily share the opinions of one’s brother. One may disapprove of his actions, values, and/or beliefs. However, with brothers there is a bond of love and caring that transcends all differences.
By Guest Author
This Shavuot let's give G-d a gift too: Let's make this year different by doing just 1 more mitzvah
Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if […]
God and the divine origin of His Torah are facts even though we do not fully comprehend them.
So if we basically live the same life, why should he get eternal reward and not me?”
The question is: What about pidyon haben? Can one give the five sela’im required for pidyon haben to a kohen’s daughter?
In Parshas Pinchas the Torah introduces the Mussaf for Shavuos by describing it as Yom HaBikurim when we bring the new offering.
Rachel was thrown by the sight and began to caringly think whom this person might be.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
The desert, with its unearthly silence & emptiness, is the condition in which the Word can be heard
The census focused on the individual, proving each is created as irreplaceable, unique images of God
Jewish survival in a dysfunctional world requires women assuming the role Hashem gave them at Sinai
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Honor Of Reading The Kesubah ‘Witnesses Sign Only After Reading…’ (Kesubos 109a)
Why does the Torah use two different words for "to count," and what does each indicate?
From Bemidbar on and in Nevi’im, the nation is viewed primarily by its component parts, the tribes
By Rachel Weiss
"You do know that nothing occurs without reason. Can you think of something you might have done to bring on your malaise?"
What does the omer & agricultural laws pe'ah & leket teach about the Biblical approach to holidays?
A true life of meaning is achieved not by running after material success but by recognizing that everything is dependent on G-d, and that spiritual growth is truly valuable.
Though studying Torah is the most important mitzvah, it is performed in private.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Twice Promised “Such And Such [I Give My Son]…” (Kesubos 102b)
By Naama Klein
With lots of time on his hands and a wealth of teaching experience under his belt, his answer was a no-brainer.
There are no enemies confronting us, there are no terrorists to threaten us, and we can clearly see Hashem’s direction and guardianship of the land.
We are affected by our environment. Our perspective on the world is affected by what those around us do.
"A person who borrowed without a written loan document, even in the presence of witnesses, is believed with a heses – rabbinic – oath to say that he repaid,"
Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times, alternating hands? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining to young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)
The mitzvah that parents must give their son a bris milah is a mitzvah that they must perform for someone else – namely their son.
Torah hints to a divided Jerusalem that will become a city without walls forever united
The “Jewish tragedy” I'm referring to is a disease that afflicts our generation: Spiritual Blindness
I felt terror posing questions to Rav Elyashiv doing so only twice in the 9 years I was in his shiur
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
This week's parshah inspired the Jubilee 2000 initiative leading to debt cancellation of $34 biilion
Faith is responding to demands that we wouldn’t think of taking on were we left to our own devices.
A proper emor would also mean that we do not say something, even as a joke or a tease, that may cause someone to be weakened in the doing of a mitzvah or minhag.
During the course of the year, though, political events in the Persian Gulf caused the cost of gasoline to rise. Prices climbed from $2.50 a gallon to $4.00.
It is the right amount of the right middah in the right time that is the key to perfection. Each middah has its place, time, and correct measure.
Question: Should we wash our hands in the bathroom with soap and water, or by pouring water from a vessel with handles three times on each hand alternatingly? I have heard it said that a vessel is used only in the morning upon awakening. What are the rules pertaining young children? What is the protocol if no vessel is available? Additionally, may we dry our hands via an electric dryer? Harry Koenigsberg (Via E-Mail)
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Seller’s Remorse ‘He Sold Because He Ostensibly Needed The Funds’ (Ketubbot 97a)
By dvora
This young man was particularly fine, as when his parents suggested he date someone, he didn’t bother to look at resumes or pictures, as many young men do. He trusted his parents knew his best interests, and attempted to put his best foot forward.
The Bach writes that he mentioned his insights to many of the leading gedolim and no one disproved him.
Abraham was held in the highest regard by the nations of the world.
“Look at Your children–not demanding material things like most children, but requesting a berachah!”
While Judaism believes the hereafter is of important status, it takes a back seat to this world.
A leader that has lost faith in his people cannot lead his people and conquer the land of Israel.
By Tzvi Fishman
Many think they're serving G-d but they're really asleep-Rebbe Nachman taught stories to wake people
With ubiquitous texting, social media, & email, society is mislead to think that words are ephemeral
By Nina Safar
Cauliflower is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with – it blends so easily into whatever dish I am preparing.
It's an interesting idea, that love is illustrated by understanding another's needs.
"Keeping" Shabbos means to guard it and make sure to keep every aspect and detail of it.
Pesach is a time when we can grow in this perspective. But merely spending a week working on something will not leave any lasting impression on us.
"There is a diamond necklace that I wear on special occasions," Mrs. Miller told her husband. "It was recently appraised at $6,000. If need be, we can give that as collateral."
Morah for a parent is connected to shemiras Shabbos because the Shechina shines on, and through, the Sabbath.
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you shall reprove your fellow and do not bear a sin because of him.” – Vayikra 19:17 When the Torah mentions the obligation to rebuke a fellow Jew, it ends with the words “and do not carry a sin because of him.” The Targum translates […]
The Bais Halevi answers that we must properly define what is considered to be “in the middle of a mitzvah.”
By Ann Goldberg
They had realized they would be far from civilization and kosher food and had packed plenty of fresh and canned food as well as making sure there was a microwave in their room which they knew how to kasher.
By Ann Goldberg
He was deeply saddened by the thought of her going to her final resting place alone and that it appeared as if she knew no one and had no family who cared about her.
Question: If Abraham was commanded to circumcise his descendants on the eighth day, why do Arabs – who claim to descend from Abraham through Yishmael – wait until their children are 13 to circumcise them? I am aware that this is a matter of little consequence to our people. Nevertheless, this inconsistency is one that piques my curiosity. M. Goldman (Via E-mail)
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Debt Lives On ‘The Orphans’ Mitzvah To Repay Their Father’s Debts’ (Ketubot 91b)
Rabbi Fohrman asks what's the connection between animal sacrifices and leaving crops for the poor?
Putting parents before oneself is a step toward putting the more abstract concept of God before self
In her diary, Anne Frank wrote words that provided hope for a humanity faced with suffering.
The Arizal taught this same approach, making the point that the Torah would never mention wicked people and their sins if there was not great depth involved from which we are to learn from.
Humility is not achieved when all is well and life is peachy but rather when times are trying and challenging.
In order to be free of the negative consequences of violating a shvu’ah or a neder, the shvu’ah or neder themselves must be annulled.
"I accept the ruling," said Mr. Broyer, "but would like to understand the reasoning."
He feared the people would have a change of heart and support Rechavam.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Ramifications Of A Printers Error ‘The Note Holder’s Burden of Proof’ (Kesubos 83b)
Question: If Abraham was commanded to circumcise his descendants on the eighth day, why do Arabs – who claim to descend from Abraham through Yishmael – wait until their children are 13 to circumcise them? I am aware that this is a matter of little consequence to our people. Nevertheless, this inconsistency is one that piques my curiosity. M. Goldman (Via E-mail)
In this case one could reason that by applying halach achar harov we could permit the forbidden bird as well.
By Susha Zipper
“What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” my husband remarked. “Well, baruch Hashem we are safe, there was no accident, and I’m sure there is a good reason for everything that happened to us,” I mused.
The answer to this question is based on one of the greatest shortcomings of man – self-limiting beliefs.
Myth that niddah=dirty stopped many women from accepting laws of family purity and must be shattered
In every generation is the challenge to purge the culture of our exile from our minds and our hearts
Rabbi Fohrman connects the metzora purification process with the korban pesach.
By Guest Author
The day after Israel was declared a State, everyone recited Hallel and people danced in the streets.
For humans, reducing flesh is generally a good thing whereas its expansion is generally a bad thing
Lincoln was not a perfect man. But he rose above his imperfections to do what he thought was right not matter the obstacles.
By David Herman
Adon Olam: An Erev Shabbat Musical Interlude Courtesy of David Herman
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Oh My, It’s Copper! ‘…And One Who Is A Coppersmith’ (Kethubboth 77a)
The omer sacrifice of loose barley flour was more fitting for animal consumption than human consumption and symbolizes the depths to which the Jewish slaves had sunk.
Question: If Abraham was commanded to circumcise his descendants on the eighth day, why do Arabs – who claim to descend from Abraham through Yishmael – wait until their children are 13 to circumcise them? I am aware that this is a matter of little consequence to our people. Nevertheless, this inconsistency is one that piques my curiosity. M. Goldman (Via E-mail)
When Chazal call not eating treif food a chok, that refers to how it functions.
His mother called “Yoni, Yoni!” Her eyes, a moment earlier dark with pain, shone with joy and hope
September 25, 2026 
