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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)
The Brisker Rav suggests that the barad, in fact, only fell on people, animals, and vegetation.
The American Jew has forgotten his history. Not the simple stories of life in Europe. Rather, he lost the ability to relive time as part of his own I-awareness, that the past is a relevant part of me.
If we are certain that God is on our side, we can easily become arrogant and even cruel
The plagues don't reveal a God of vengeance but of compassion; after each triplet Egypt can repent
More than beauty, money or anything else it's simchas hachaim creating a stunning shidduch candidate
By Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman
From G-d's pledging the land of Israel to the Patriarchs it's been the focus of Jewish consciousness
Rabbi Fohrman asks about an interesting name of God and leads a whirlwind tour of modern cosmology
Moshe viewed his speech impediment as part of his core identity and his intrinsic human imperfection
By Joseph Cox
But a rally has no effect on the terrorists themselves. In truth, it validates what they have done.
The midwifes rejecting Pharoah's command is the first recorded incident of civil disobedience
You know that you are strangers in a foreign land. You recognize that you stem from a different culture.
In reality, there is no such thing as an unimportant detail, an unimportant mitzvah.
Why is it necessary to perform an aveirah punishable by lashes in order to be deemed a legal rashah and be pasul l’eidus m’d’Oraisa?
When my father died suddenly when I was newly married there was no one who had to say Kaddish for him. I am one of four daughters and he had no brothers.
You are up to the task of being the emissary of Hashem, if you choose to. However, the choice is yours.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Kohen Of Choice ‘A Deaf-Mute, A Mentally Challenged Person, A Minor…’ (Yevamos 99b)
How did their hatred toward the Jews make their own lives disgusting? It’s the Jews they hated, not themselves.
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)
A few days, Mrs. Feldman called back. "I would prefer a nice cake rather than the chocolate."
“Surely,” my family insisted, “there must be someone suitable for you. You can’t be so picky."
"He looked this way and that way" means Moses looked within to see whether he was Egyptian or Jewish
God wants man to maximize benefit from Creation only in ways that don’t compromise spiritual health
Rabbi Fohrman explores a midrash about God's names in this week's parsha
If the Maccabees found enough oil to last for one day, then why was the first day considered a miracle?
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
The first recorded instance of civil disobedience is the story of Shifra and Puah, defying Pharaoh
Pop culture teaches "thought creates reality;" Chassidut: “Divinity's a given,reality's a novelty”
Support ORA's(Org. for Resolution of Agunot) wonderful efforts towards solving the Agunah crisis
“This is why I spoke about Shabbos,” he said. “I felt that if Hashem put this into my head right when I woke up, it was because this is what He wanted me to tell the world!”
In their zeal to uphold the law, they became destroyers rather than builders.
A more difficult situation arises when there is no evidence placing the missing husband at the site of the death.
Each individual has a unique set of qualities and skills. Some have more abilities and some less.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Posted Picture Saves The Day ‘In Order To Avoid Igun…’ (Yevamos 88a)
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 Hashem made man, He created two worlds – this world and the World to Come. Each has its purpose.
He sent out a memo to the tenants: "In light of the recent burglaries, we've decided to implement additional security measures, including hiring a doorman for the weekends."
Why was Yaakov not afraid that granting Yosef’s sons the status of shevatim would cause jealousy among his children?
Rabbi Fohrman addresses the question, "Do we ever feel God's tap on our shoulder?"
When Yaakov asks "Who are these?" he's means “Do my grandchildren identify as Egyptians or Jews?”
By dvora
Mommy, please don’t be so sad. Here in the next world Hashem Yisborach’s plan is much clearer.
By dvora
The 10th of Tevet began the chain of calamities culminating in the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash
10th of Tevet marks the onset of the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylonia
Shouldn’t we Jews, having experienced the barbarism of many societies, speak support the NYPD?
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Truthfulness is a fundamental value in Jewish yet truth isn't its highest value. Peace is. Why so?
There is no difficulty today recognizing the “doubled and redoubled” darkness of the world.
Yaakov's blessings to his sons stand as a solution to their particular issues with relationships
Why is the tzitzis reminder on our clothing? How does it remind us that there are 613 mitzvos?
In our times, most of us when we pray, our minds are on something else-it is hard to focus all the time.
The court cannot solely rely on death certificates issued by non-Jewish institutions without conducting its own investigation into the facts of the case.
"I'm still not sure we have a right to damage his property," said Mrs. Schloss. "Can you ask someone?"
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
Jacob’s blessing of Ephraim over Manasseh had nothing to do with age and everything to do with names
By Joseph Cox
Slavery was universal; So, why was Egypt targeted in this object lesson?
Rav Akiva Eiger is assuming that the logic of the halacha that both the son and his mother are obligated to honor his father and therefore he must honor his fathers wishes first, is a mathematical equation.
The first requirement is a king must admit when he is wrong.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Reward And Punishment ‘Masser Rishon For The levi’im’ (Yevamos 86a)
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)
Reb Shlomo Zalman could not endure honorifics applied to him because of his enormous humility
Because we see these events as world changing, as moments in history, they become part of us forever.
They stammer “I'm not Orthodox,” as if that absolves them from the responsibility of calling to G-d
It's fascinating how sources attain the status "traditional," or its equivalent level of kashrus.
She was determined that the Law class was Dina’s best chance of finding a husband, and that was the real reason she wanted her to go to college.
By dvora
But who would have ever guessed that Hashem would unlock the key to the birth on same day as the English anniversary of our wedding.
Rabbi Fohrman explores the question of how God communicates with us today.
A revolution is taking place between good and evil; light and darkness. Make the light activism!
What did Yehudah say that was so effective that it convinced Yosef to make himself known?
What does the way we count the days of Chanukah come to teach us about living in the present?
Israel projects global material illumination not always the light of "morality" meant by the Navi
This ability to remain calm under pressure and continue to see the situation clearly is a hallmark of Yehuda’s leadership.
It would have been understandable for these great warriors to become dispirited.
The travail of Yosef was undoubtedly the greatest trauma of Yaakov’s life, which certainly knew its share of hardships.
Yosef, in interpreting the first set of dreams, performed in a manner that was clearly miraculous to all.
Chazal teach us that we need to be “sur may’rah v’asei tov,”avoid bad and do good.
When we celebrate the completion of learning a section of Torah, we recite the Hadran.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Fetal Immersion? ‘The Fetus Is A Limb Of Its Mother’ (Yevamos 78a)
By Joseph Cox
Yosef proves he is a true leader; He is continually and fully engaged in the task of running Egypt
When the inability cannot be clearly attributed to either spouse, the halacha is the subject of debate among the Rishonim.
Those who reject our beliefs know in their souls Jewish power stems from our faith and our prayers.
He stepped outside, and, to his dismay, the menorah was missing. It had been stolen.
Though we Jews have deep obligations to all people our obligation to our fellow Jew is unique.
By As Told To Esther Leah Avner
In a way that decision was the first in a series of miracles with which Hashem blessed us.
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)
Exploring the connection between Pharaoh's dreams and the story of Joseph being sold into slavery.
Our right to exist and our form of self-government were decided by the ruling parties.
It is clear that Tosafos maintains that only someone who lives in a house must light Chanukah candles.
If Chanukah was simply a commemoration of the miracle of the oil and Menorah, we would be hard pressed to see the connection between the reading from Parshas Nesiim and Chanukah.
"Can you hear what the dead are whispering? Leave Galut, escape to Eretz Israel-Lech lecha!"
By JTA
The ‘homely’ ancient rock, discovered in 1993, adds evidence of King David’s existence.
Chanukah is the holiday of liberty, combining The Book (faith and dedication to God) and the sword
Yehuda knew if the moment isn't right or men are unwilling to listen a skilled leader bides his time
This is a recurring theme in this week’s parsha, in which there are many mistakes made based on perception.
"A person should sell even the beams of his own house in order to buy shoes."
"I do not owe anything," Mr. Feder replied. "However, if I must come – I will."
If Hashem is watching tzaddikim, why couldn’t He just save Yosef from all the suffering he was about to endure?
Jacob was well aware that the brothers hated Joseph, yet he sent him to them anyway.
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