יום שבת, ו׳ חשוון תשפ״זSaturday, October 17, 2026
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Nothing beats some preparation to make it a memorable Seder!
These four parshiyos are viewed as steps in a progression toward Pesach, the Yom Tov of teshuvah m’ahavah, of returning to Hashem out of love.
The obvious conclusion from this passage is that when the third Beis HaMikdash is built, since we, unlike the Jews who left Egypt, would not have the need for sacrifices, they would apparently not be part of the service.
He always impressed me with his brilliance and erudition. But it was his warm remarks and his sincere concern that made me want to please him.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Wedding Day Fast ‘He Accepts A Ring On Her Behalf’ (Kesubos 47a)
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)
This process, which is the most powerful form of kashering, is known as libun.
By Naama Klein
B’chasdei Hashem, I found precisely enough chicken, prepared meat knishes and various other foods I required.
"Do we have to donate again?" some people asked. "Is it fair that we should have to pay twice?"
If my garment is clean, then I will be careful about maintaining its beauty. If it is soiled, I will not be as careful.
The Ran asks why the Gemara concludes that since we are unsure which two of the four we must recline for, that we must recline for all four.
Amalek's hate never dies; its descendants are eternal & omnipresent; Hashem is our only protection
Rav Elyashiv favored books about gedolim with 2 caveats: accuracy; and no distasteful elements
Though God can’t benefit from gifts to him the best way to create a relationship is by giving to Him
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Why should unintentional sins require atonement? What guilt exists when requisite intent is lacking?
Judaism was so democratic that not only did it reject familial and economic aristocracy, it rejected intellectual aristocracy as well. We have many laws to honor Torah scholars.
"Adam" speaks to the universal dimension of the Temple. He is the parent of all humankind.
By Rachel Weiss
It is no coincidence that Nissan marks the start of spring, when nature comes alive in all its glory.
Before we embark on a major project or make a fateful decision we must get a wide-range of views and perspectives.
So we see that both in the Mishkan, and in the creation of the world, Hashem held back. That is what we do on Shabbos. We hold back our desire to be creative and restrict our activities.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Confession ‘Payment For Humiliation And Depreciation’ (Ketubbot 41a)
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)
Hapeh is based on the fact that the person who qualifies the statement is the sole source of the unqualified statement and the court has therefore no choice but to believe her.
Rabbi Fohrman considers what it mean to bring God into this world through space and through time.
Menachem jumped into the car and went to the bagel store. He forgot about the sefer he had left outside.
Examples of the group of fundamental commandments are Sabbath, prayer and Jewish education.
By Ruti David
But… “Is there anything…,” I choked out, “that I could do, as a merit that G-d should have mercy on me?”
Even if a certain halacha appears in the same Gemara as another, the Rambam is known to place it in the section that he felt it belonged.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Like Shabbat points to something beyond time, the people Israel points to something beyond history
Perhaps the greatest manifestation of human creativity in the Torah is the building of the Mishkan
Rather than rationalize satanic evil let's name the enemy; no more psychobabble!
Torah is written with a human bent; As the Talmud says, "The Torah speaks in the language of men."
"But you have all our credit card details from when we paid for the car.”
Even though it sometimes seems as if we have been abandoned, nothing could be further from the truth.
The moment Moshe Rabbeinu was deemed by the mixed multitude to be an inept leader, it was Yosef who filled the void in people’s hearts.
"This sounds like a question for Rabbi Dayan," said Mr. Cohen. He took out his cell phone and called Rabbi Dayan.
To the glee of all Israel haters it was Netanyahu who was accused of endangering US-Israel relations
Over and over, the text tells us about "keeping" Shabbat, about holiness, and a covenant - but why?
Aharon’s guilt with the golden calf is not clear-cut. What if Moshe were in his brother’s place?
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
The Sabbath is a full dress rehearsal for an ideal society that has not yet come to pass-but will
When Hashem told Moshe of the option to destroy the people and make him and his descendants into a great nation, Hashem was telling Moshe that it is up to him.
Just like Moses and Aaron, Mordechai decides to ruin the party…
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
An Auto Accident ‘All Agree That They Are Exempt’ (Kesubbos 35a)
Purim points to peruse and ponder.
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)
Why would the exemption of women from donating the half shekel exempt them from davening Musaf?
This concept should be very relevant to us as we, too, should be happy beyond description.
The Holocaust was the latest attempt of Amalek to destroy the special bond that we enjoy with God.
One can drink up to the Talmud's criterion to confuse Mordechai and Haman-but not beyond.
“The voice is the voice of Yaakov, but the hands are the hands of Esav” gives great insight to Purim
Purim is the battleground of extremes, Amalek and Yisrael, with Zoroastrian Persia in between.
One should not give the money before Purim morning or after sunset.
The mishloach manos of times gone by were sometimes simple and sometimes elaborate, but the main focus was on the preparation of the delicious food they contained.
Does Hashem ever go away and not pay attention to us?
In other words, the Torah is an expression of the Way that we must follow in order to live a divine-like life and to bond in the highest way possible with God or Being Itself.
The Chasam Sofer answers that one of only prohibited from wearing a garment that contains shatnez if he does so while wearing the garment for pleasure purposes.
The avodah (service) of the kohen gadol is vital and highly sensitive; the world’s very existence depends on it.
Moreover, even if the perpetrator of the capital offense is never actually executed, such as when the fatal act was unintentional, Kam Lei applies and the judge cannot award damages.
Forever After? ‘Obligated for Challahh and Not Terumah’ (Kesubos 25a)
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)
"We really appreciate your efforts in straightening the shul," said Mr. Reiss. "How is it going?"
This was a spontaneous act of rest after the miracle of vanquishing their respective foes. The following year they celebrated on the same days as a minhag.
The way we must to relate to our young adult children is to communicate with genuine loving-kindness
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Jewish prayer is a convergence of 2 modes of biblical spirituality, exemplified by Moses and Aaron
In holy places it's important to maintain a level of silence permitting people to dialogue with God
By Naama Klein
Eventually, after some trial and error, including an experience with a prima donna and one with a thief, I baruch Hashem ultimately found a fine, honest and reliable household helper.
What fish-like characteristics does this month have that it should be exemplified in such a way?
How the 3 partitions of the mishkan each relate to a layer of creation, aiding our connection to God
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Havdalah.com will be streaming an inspiring/live/MUSICAL/global Havdalah(NOT to fulfill obligation)
What about the Temple service required God to intervene commanding Aaron what he needed to wear?
In the midst of all this name calling by these so called leaders stands a man who is steadfast in his beliefs and is prepared to deal with any outside pressure to get his point across.
The "Palace in the Sky" includes a private elevator, private pool and gym.
An open miracle occurred before our very eyes… the scheduled demonstration turned into a resounding celebration.
The keruvim, or cherubs, appear in the tabernacle in three different places. What is their meaning?
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)
"Halacha differentiates between giving a gift, forgoing a debt [mechila], and granting permission to take something," answered Rabbi Dayan.
Humility often confused with low self-esteem, truly means that a person realizes his true worth
While it may appear that man is in charge, Hashem orchestrates every activity on the planet
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Threat Of Death ‘Sign or Else…’ (Kesubos 19a)
Man feels vulnerable, exposed, even when he considers himself a great being.
One of the purposes of the ketubah money is to make it difficult for a husband to capriciously divorce his wife.
I try to be observant, davening daily, but it hasn't awakened my heart or my mind or changed my life
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
With the synagogue, "Judaism created one of the greatest revolutions in the history of religion"
I was aware he didn’t want me to “imagine” making coffee in a forced new dream.
The Aruch Laner asks: How can Rashi say that the third Beis Hamikdash will descend as fire from heaven when every Jew prays several times a day for the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash?
The notion of duality is paradoxically a very important part of God’s unity.
The Torah presents us with a model of how to effect change in a sustainable way.
Just having basic emunah during these times of great spiritual challenges is inestimable in Hashem's eyes.
The month of Adar is the month of joy. It’s the time when we reaccepted the Torah.
Judaism's moral law, intended to give meaning to life, is violated most when the weak are abused
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Tethered To The Mother ‘If She Is Fit, Her Daughter Is Also Fit’ (Kesubbos 13b)
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)
Hashem placed this world at man’s disposal. In a real sense, man is the steward of Creation.
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