The Meaning and Mystery of Korbanot
A Small Reminder Our Sages, of blessed memory, refer to the Book of Vayikra as Torat Kohanim (“The Law of the Priests”), as it primarily
April 5, 2025
A Small Reminder Our Sages, of blessed memory, refer to the Book of Vayikra as Torat Kohanim (“The Law of the Priests”), as it primarily
Observing One-Day Yom Tov: No Need for Second-Day Chagim Narrative: For Jews living outside of Israel, Yom Tov Sheni Shel Galuyot (the second festival day)
Shemitah and Other Mitzvot –— Unique Mitzvot Only Applicable in Israel Narrative: Living in Israel allows one to fulfill special mitzvot like Shemitah, Terumot and
This dvar Torah discusses an often-overlooked element of the Pesach Seder—the fifth cup of wine—and the profound lessons it holds for our lives. Our Sages
Bittersweet Exile – A Reflection on Galut Many years ago, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin of Efrat visited Highland Park, and described it as an example of
The central theme of this week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, is the command for Avraham to leave his homeland and journey to Eretz Yisrael, the
On Erev Rosh Hashanah, as households busied themselves with preparations for the three-day holiday, a different sound pierced the air—not the blasts of a shofar,
There is a well-known story about a storm descending on a small town, and the downpour soon turning into a flood. As the waters rise,
Each Friday evening, as part of our sacred tradition, we chant the verses of “לְכָה דוֹדִי.” Within these timeless words, one stanza resounds with profound
