יום שלישי, י״א תשרי תשפ״זTuesday, September 22, 2026
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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
By Guest Author
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.
"I don't accept this," said Mr. Zummer. "I want you to finish! You're not allowed to just stop in the middle!"
Perhaps Hillel based his opinion on the original conversion that took place at Mount Sinai and described in Mishpatim.
By dvora
It all started with the recent deluge of rain we here in Israel were privileged to have.
The Ohr Hachayim rules that one may not manipulate the system; rather he must state his opinion as he see the ruling in the case; not as he would like the outcome of the verdict to become.
A 3rd option: No demarcation between bein adam laMakom & bein adam lechaveiro; they're complementary
Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer writes, before Messiah terror will come from Ishmael, widely identified Islam
Be Forewarned: Rabbi Fohrman on our forefathers and foremothers forming the law.
"Hamas" means "violent," via undue human pressure on a process not meant to be controlled by humans
Matan Torah is when, as Rashi puts it, Heavens and Heavens of Heavens came down to earth, when Hashem revealed himself “panim el panim, face to face” to forge an intimate connection with His chosen people, and through them the entire world.
How is it possible to finish all my work in six days?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Joy And A Blessing ‘Rejoicing All Seven Days’ (Kesubbos 4b)
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 dvora
After I put the tefillin away, the man said that he felt different, and that he had never felt that way before.
He suggests that the general admonition only dictates that a father may not actively enable his son to perform an aveirah.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
By wisdom, we come to understand G-d via creation; By Torah we understand G-d through His revelation
The truth is that a mitzvah may not be the result of belief but rather the means to come to believe.
"That's what you're wondering?" laughed Mr. Rubin. "That ring is not mine at all. A relative gave me money to buy it for him."
Halachah is not bound to one geographical location. It is obligatory all over the world.
Connecting the Ten Commandments to the story of Moses and the Burning Bush.
He is fully aware that who he will be for eternity is in his hands.
My absolute preference is supporting Jewish farmers! I invest effort&expense in Otzar Bet Din goods
Shemot relates the transition from the story of one family-Yaakov’s-to the story of a nation-Israel
People often think that all they are missing is "just a little more" and then they can be truly happy.
The Midrash is teaching a fundamental message of what it means to be a religious person.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Torah opposes slavery; G-d desires the free worship of free human beings, yet slavery's permitted-?!
France allowed Islamists to flourish despite their loyalty to Islamic sharia law not French values
Approximately 18 years ago, my uncle called me into his office saying he had an urgent matter to discuss. I didn't know what he had in mind.
"Where is God?" asked the Kotzker Rebbe "God is not everywhere but only where you let Him enter"
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
An Explosion In The Trench ‘With A Glowing Hot Knife’ (Yevamos 120b)
Her first tactic was tefillah; she immediately began to recite one perek after another of Tehillim.
When a miracle occurs that transcends nature, Hashem has broken the laws of nature to create the miracle.
"How could you have expected my glasses to be there?" argued Mr. Weiss. "You shouldn't have to pay."
Rather than submit to this fate and suffer torture and humiliation, Shaul decided to fall on his sword.
How can the Da’as Zekeinim say this was Hashem’s plan to allow them to become the Torah Nation? We know it was actually a punishment.
“Well, you are also part of this class! If someone drills a hole in the boat, the boat will ultimately sink, and even the innocent ones will perish as well. The whole class must be punished!”
A strange midrash of fruit trees surrounding the Nation of Israel as they walked to freedom
Leading by example must be visible, regarding where, when and how-like Nachshon entering the Red Sea
Rabbi Yaakov Nagen, a Ram at Yeshivat Otniel, notes that the verse is suggesting that retelling the story of the Exodus is so important that Hashem is performing ever-greater miracles specifically so that parents can tell their stories to future generations.
Before performing the 10th plague God makes a fundamental argument about the ultimate nature of justice.
Teachers, as well as administrators, must be actively involved in the daily prayers that transpire at a school and must set the bar as dugmaot ishiot, role models, on how one must daven.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Life Before The Printed Word ‘A Revi’is Of Blood’ (Yevamos 114a-b)
How is it possible that the clothing was more valuable to them than gold or silver?
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)
"It means that the disqualification of relatives as witnesses is a procedural issue, not a question of honesty," explained Rabbi Dayan.
Property ownership is an extremely important and fundamental right and principle according to the Torah.
The tenderest description of the husband/wife relationship is "re’im v’ahuvim/loving, kind friends"
And if a person can take steps to perform the mitzvah, he should do so (even if he won’t be held accountable for not performing it due to circumstances beyond his control).
Suddenly, she turns to me and says, “B'emet, I need to thank you, you made me excited to come back to Israel.”
Pesach is called "zikaron," a Biblical term used describing an object eliciting a certain memory
Recouping $ and assets from Germans and Swiss for their Holocaust actions is rooted in the Exodus
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Pharaoh perverted symbols of life (the Nile and midwives) into agents of death.
I think that we have to follow the approach of the Tannaim and Amoraim. They followed the latest scientific developments of their time.
Three years of war and the loss of one-tenth of Britain's men is not too great a price to pay.
"I put to death and I bring to life, I strike down and I will heal."
September 18, 2026 
