The yetzer hara has many tactics up his sleeve, and we find a fundamental one in this week’s parsha with the nachash. When it comes
Many of us are familiar with some of these families: They had moved to Eretz Yisroel, settled there and had even kept one day of
Question: Can you explain the details of how one should walk to an aliyah and how and when he should return? Answer: There are no
While he was prime minister, David Ben-Gurion used to have regular Tanach study sessions. The group met in his home every other week. It included
Part II It is universally accepted in Halacha that the continued existence of the Jewish people is dependent upon the uninterrupted settlement of Jews in
“Let us make man in our image.” This verse presents an obvious difficulty as it implies a plurality of creators. Rashi (1:26) addresses the issue
One of the most exhilarating and joyful experiences for many children in yeshiva elementary school is tefillah — and at the same time, it can
The “after the holidays” period begins this year on Wednesday October 19. My friend and teacher Rabbi Lior Engelman sees significance in the fact that
Like many observant Jews with some science background, I was often challenged by how to reconcile the differences between the Torah’s account of creation and
For the past few years, Machon Siach at SAR High School has been researching substance use among Modern Orthodox adolescents. The first concrete step
Eight years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to start Lamdeinu—the center for adult learning in Teaneck. With the support of friends, family, fellow
I have been privileged to attend many Jewish gatherings at the White House under Republican and Democratic administrations over the years. Sometimes it is for
