The War of Amalek: Yehoshua and Mordechai
When Moshe hears that Amalek is attacking Israel, he does not gear up for battle, but sends Yehoshua: “And Moshe said to Yehoshua… go to
December 24, 2024
When Moshe hears that Amalek is attacking Israel, he does not gear up for battle, but sends Yehoshua: “And Moshe said to Yehoshua… go to
Shabbat Zachor Parshat Vayikra “Baruch ata LaShem—hakimoti et d’var Hashem.” After returning from his battle against the Amalekite people, King Shaul greets the navi Shmuel
In this week’s parsha, the Torah describes various categories of sin, and the resulting korban brought to atone for each sin. One scenario described is
Rebbe Moshe Leib of Sassov, zy”a, was known as a great lover of Am Yisrael and always looked for ways to help another in need.
לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר It’s the month(s) of Adar, a time of increased joy. As Purim continues to approach, the excitement continues
On Yevamot 6b, we encounter a brayta from Rabbi Yishmael’s academy. It seemingly analyzes why the prohibition of kindling fire is singled out of all
Our parasha begins: “וַיִּקְרָ֖א אֶל־משֶׁ֑ה” “And [Hashem] called to Moshe.” Usually we read that Hashem “spoke” to Moshe. When did we see Hashem calling to
The origin of this fast has always been a mystery. A fast on the 13th of Adar is not mentioned in the Book of Esther.
How fitting or unfitting is it that Parshat Vayikra is matched up with Parshat Zachor? It seems from a glance to be two things that
Teaching about modern Israel to high school students at a yeshiva day school is a constant challenge and a moving target. On the one hand,
Memuchan Is Haman It is a well-known connection. Chazal (Megillah 12b) identify Memuchan, the adviser to Achashverosh who urges the king to kill Vashti for
(Courtesy of Beit Issie Shapiro) For the first time ever, children with disabilities around the world who use mobility apparatuses can have a unique Purim
