As we have seen, we should use our belief in, relationship with and feelings toward Hashem as cornerstones of our religious identity. Accomplishing this can

Same Suffering; Same Sins Four days each year, we fast to mourn for the Beit Hamikdash and commemorate the Churban. Though the Churban occurred almost

Our last piece described Hashem’s role as creator of the world and director of its events and how He displayed this directorship through the miracles

This week’s piece is dedicated to the refuah of my nephew- Noam Avraham ben Atara Shlomit. May Hashem grant him and all the other chayalim

L’Tov Lanu Moshe Rabbeinu uses his last words—eternalized by sefer Devarim—to encourage the Jewish people to continue following Hashem and observing His mitzvot after his

What Mitzvah Means Many mistakenly view mitzvot as the equivalent of good deeds. Though mitzvot are indeed good deeds, they are much more than just

From Day One Hashem put the world He created in man’s hands. He fashioned man in His own image and gave him the ability and

The What Earlier pieces in this series explained how we view the world and ourselves. Though these topics are a critical part of our foundational

Our last pieces addressed the disillusionment caused by falls and failures. Even when successful, we are often intimidated by the enormity of our tasks and

More Than Just Repair We have seen how challenges can shake our confidence and hinder growth. In truth, Hashem intends the opposite effect—He orchestrates these

This Difficult Year Typically, we identify with Shabbat Nachamu more than with Tisha B’Av. Most of us have lived comfortable and secure lives devoid of