I remember a boy from my days learning in Yeshiva Ner Yaakov in Eretz Yisrael. His name was Alan Weiss, from Atlanta, Georgia. He was
Jewish history isn’t random. Selected to represent Hashem and inspire moral and religious spirit, our battles aren’t local and aren’t purely geopolitical. We stand against
Parashat Vayeishev, Shabbat Chanukah This year we observe the only Shabbat Chanukah on Parashat Vayeishev and not Parshat Miketz—something that occurs only 10% of the
Today’s column presents topical thoughts on Daf Yomi, Chanukah, and the parsha. The common thread between them is non-disclosure and concern for negative misimpression. In
לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Question: When do we say Hanerot Halalu (=Hnhl)—when one person lights and when several people light?
Praying for a Soldier We pray for a time when there will be no more war. We also pray that until that time arrives, our
Our environment poses a constant challenge to our morality, specifically regarding the core Jewish values of modesty and sanctity in the intimate realm. We are
Orphaned of both parents at a young age, Reb Yehudah Leib Alter was raised by his grandparents, Rebbetzin Feige and Rebbe Yitzchak Meir, the Chidushei
In the time of Chazal, the minhag was to light the menorah outside in the front courtyard. It was to be lit by the entranceway
Chanukah is when we tap into the spiritual debate between the Jews and the Greeks, as the Greeks specifically attempted to destroy our spiritual way
“Teshuva means return. The Torah is brimming with life, and the soul of a Jew is exploding with light. The Creator is calling us from
Our prayers on Chanukah refer to the miracles, salvation, victories and battles that happened in the days of the Maccabees that took place at this
