A month ago, we read in the sedra of Re’eh (Devarim 12:3-4), “…and you shall obliterate their [idols’] name from that place [the land of
The tochacha section of Parshat Ki Tavo depicts horrifying scenes of wretched human suffering. As divine retribution for our ongoing national infidelity, we plummet into
In this week’s Parsha, Ki Tavo, we encounter a pasuk which will be read on Rosh Hashanah. It says that if we follow Hashem’s commandments,
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
The mitzvah of bikkurim highlights the fundamental midah of hakarat hatov. The farmer gives the kohen his first fruits, which represents giving back to Hashem.
As we enter Rosh Hashanah, we look for a zchus that can help us face our upcoming judgment. It may be something that also constitutes
It all started with the Siyum Hashas celebration in January of 2020. Urged by his children and grandchildren to attend this “life-changing” experience, Max Wisotsky
It may be the 613th mitzvah in the Torah, but it became priority No. 1 for Dr. Seymour Lutwak, who fulfilled the commandment to write
September 11 was a global trauma. Thousands of people lost their lives and millions of others saw both their theories of religion and their notions
I received a gift card a few months ago and recently wanted to use the remaining balance on the card. I called the phone number
It says in Devarim 22:8: “When you build a new house, you shall make a guard rail for your roof, so that you shall not
Since many yeshivos, seminaries and schools are now beginning, it’s time to start contemplating what Elul is all about. Second Chances Rosh Chodesh Elul
