Although there are slight variations (depending on the source), the timeline surrounding the sin of the golden calf starts with Moshe ascending Mt. Sinai on
Regarding marriage, my father once suggested a novel interpretation of the opening mishna of Bava Metzia (2a). שְׁנַיִם אוֹחֲזִין בְּטַלִּית—“Two people are ‘holding’ by the
Despite the severity of the sin of the Golden Calf, it’s important to notice that God only becomes angry on the day after it is
Parshat Ki Tisa Among the most compelling rivalries—described in all of Tanach—is the conflict between Eliyahu HaNavi and the Israelite king, Achav. The text describes
The kids in Noah’s class were always up to no good. Despite being taught the highest morals and ethics from Methuselah, they were always finding
לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Question: During my learning, the following question came up. May I borrow a bag of potato
Moshe went up for 40 days to receive the complete Torah on Mount Sinai. His return was delayed by only a few hours. Yet, in
In Tanach, there are various sources from which we can learn that we shouldn’t count people. We are Hashem’s creations and are more than just
Moshe Rabbeinu pleads to Hashem: “And now, if I have indeed found favor in Your eyes, make Your ways known to me … “ What
The precise meaning of this word is relevant to us in our daily prayers. (The word is also very much in the news these days.)
The recent tragic terrorist acts on Highway One outside of Maale Adumim are viewed by Mishteret Yisrael (Israel Police) and the IDF as a game-changer.
*Translated by Yehoshua Siskin I’m not usually one for joining initiatives, but this past Thursday was an exception. I encountered an incredibly heartfelt call from
