The Talmud in general, and the Daf Yomi read around the world last week, in particular, (Sanhedrin 6) is as relevant as ever—as it addresses

לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Question: I pronounce the second-to-last word of Shehakol as “nehiya” (with a kamatz at the end).

The Torah’s first four sefarim describe the importance of faith in Hashem and observance of His mitzvot. In Sefer Devarim, Moshe Rabbeinu adds a personal

Resilience is essential to the Jewish experience. As a nation, we have endured unparalleled tragedy and setbacks, yet—like the righteous man described in the proverb—even

I. Obligations to Give Giving charity, supporting those in need, is a great mitzvah. It is important not only in order to help those who

ויגש אֵלָיו יְהוּדָה וַיֹּאמֶר בִּי אֲדֹנִי יְדַבֶּר נָא עַבְדְּךָ דָבָר בְּאָזְנֵי אֲדֹנִי וְאַל יִחַר אַפְּךָ בְּעַבְדֶּךָ כִּי כָמוֹךָ כְּפַרְעֹה (בראשית מד:יח) The midrash—based on a

In a recent article (“Rav Nachman bar Yitzchak, Name-Giver?,” December 12, 2024), I discussed Rav Reuven Margolios’ suggestion that Rav Nachman bar Yitzchak was responsible

Parshat Vayigash teaches us a deep and meaningful message about the power of Jewish unity. We witness the moving encounter between Yosef and his brothers,

The previous parsha ended in a cliff-hanger. What will happen next? Will it be possible for Yosef and his brothers to reconnect? Yosef could have

Until Yosef actually revealed his identity, the brothers did not realize that the viceroy with whom they were interacting all the while was their own

  A man was walking through the woods one day with his walking stick. He was so deep in thought that he did not realize

It is well known that on Shabbos Friday night, an additional neshama—an extra spirit and soul enters into a person. What is not so well