Please, Be More Polite
One of the oldest and most foundational teachings of Pirkei Avot asserts: “Derech eretz kadma l’Torah”—the “ways of the land” precede Torah and mitzvot. This
January 16, 2025
One of the oldest and most foundational teachings of Pirkei Avot asserts: “Derech eretz kadma l’Torah”—the “ways of the land” precede Torah and mitzvot. This
Throughout his odyssey in the strange and perilous world of Egypt, Yosef displayed extraordinary emotional resilience. Merely surviving the ordeal of being sold multiple times
“You delivered the mighty into the hands of the weak, and the many into the hands of the few.” Text of Al Hanissim prayer of
The complex story of Yosef and his brothers is a study in sibling rivalry, simmering family tensions and fractured relationships. It showcases the toxic effects
When choosing a topic to write about, I typically reflect on issues that resonate deeply within my heart. I sometimes spend hours contemplating my ideas
Gratitude is the fertile soil from which human nobility takes root. The 11th-century Spanish philosopher Rabbi Bachya ibn Pakuda identified gratitude as not merely an
It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious injuries while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our
It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious injuries while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our
As the founding figure of our people, Avraham was entrusted with two divine missions. First, he was promised that he would father a vast and
Avraham’s journey introduced two fundamental traditions. For nearly 2,000 years, Hashem had seemed remote and withdrawn from humanity. Dwelling in the heavens, He rarely conversed
Our Noble War Avraham ignited a revolution of consciousness that would forever reshape the spiritual landscape. Amid a world steeped in idol worship and fragmented
During Sukkot, we celebrate the divine hashgacha, which sustains us with life, health and well-being. The most iconic symbol of His hashgacha is the sukkah,
