In the afterglow of the Siyum HaShas at the MetLife stadium and venues around the world, programs have proliferated The message to begin now and
Dirshu responds to the unprecedented growth of French Jewry’s Torah learning. Everyone knows that klal Yisrael has just finished celebrating Dirshu siyumim around the globe,
Every element of the Mishkan was iconic—symbolizing an important aspect of religious experience. The holiest and, arguably most iconic, article was the Ark or Aron,
A close friend told me of a major challenge in his business. An employee of several decades recently left his company to work for a
One of the greatest problems that has dogged religious life throughout the centuries is the place of material wealth and money in the structure of
The Midrash in this week’s parsha discusses a man who could’ve been easily ranked as the number-one most ferocious and intimidating person to roam this
Bnei Yisrael are told to take Terumah for God. The famous question is asked why it doesn’t say natan, to give. Perhaps we could suggest
“Upon entering the Spinka Shul in Boro Park, I couldn’t believe my eyes! The large beis midrash was packed. Upstairs, downstairs, wherever one looked…people were
Delineating the various religious manuals delivered at Har Sinai, the Torah mentions the luchot, or tablets, containing the Ten Commandments, and a sefer Torah containing
Parshat Mishpatim is the biggest source for mishpat Ivri—Jewish law—the ancient legal system developed throughout thousands of years of Halacha. In modern use, the term
My busy schedule doesn’t allow much leisure reading, but each week I take a few minutes to peruse Rabbi Yoel Gold’s column in Ami Magazine.
The very beginnings of both this parsha and last week’s parsha present a contrast. In last week’s parsha, the parsha opens up saying וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע יִתְר֨וֹ,“Yitro
