The Torah’s View on Infertility
In recent Torah parsha readings, we seem to come across many instances where our matriarchs had difficulty conceiving. Sarah only had a baby at the
December 28, 2024
In recent Torah parsha readings, we seem to come across many instances where our matriarchs had difficulty conceiving. Sarah only had a baby at the
In last week’s parsha of Chayei Sarah, one of the themes we encounter is how Avraham plans for the continuity of the Jewish people through
Pirkei Avos tells us (5:3) that Avraham was challenged and tested 10 times. Rashi and the Rambam differ on what exactly these 10 tests were.
In Parshas Noach, we read about the great flood. Hashem had enough of corruption and immorality. The Talmud in Sanhedrin (57a) explains that idolatry and
We have all heard of the proverb mentioned in the title above. It is attributed to Alexander Pope who wrote it in a poem in
“Are there really Jewish motorcyclists? How can that be?” I am often asked that question because the traditional image of a motorcyclist is one of
In this week’s parsha of Ki Savo, we begin by noting a peculiar commandment. We read in Chapter 26, verse 11, that we need to
I often recall the anecdote about the time I was teaching my Shabbos Gemara shiur, focusing on the tractate of avodah zara. I went to
Of the many life cycle events we celebrate, the yahrzeit is one that is probably most filled with bittersweet emotions. “Yahrzeit” is a Yiddish word
Judaism has always been, and remains, a religion based on a historical tradition. We Jews recall — indeed, relive — our genesis as a people
In this week’s parsha of Pinchas, we learn that Hashem rewarded Pinchas with a “covenant of peace — a brit shalom,” in return for his
“Kvetching” and challenging leadership has become a famous trait associated with the Jewish people. A story is told about the Israeli Prime Minister who met
