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Restoring the Sanhedrin Part I – Semichah: The Chain of Tradition
Rabbi Nadel
Restoring the Sanhedrin Part I – Semichah: The Chain of Tradition MK Betzalel Smotrich's recent remarks and Prime Minster Netanyahu's response have stirred controversy, sparked debate, and creat
Rabbi Nadel
Restoring the Sanhedrin Part I – Semichah: The Chain of Tradition MK Betzalel Smotrich's recent remarks and Prime Minster Netanyahu's response have stirred controversy, sparked debate, and creat
Doctored Appointment
הרב דניאל קירש
"רפא נא " Doctored Appointment Shimon had hoped that the pain in his back would resolve on its own, but after weeks of waiting, the problem had only gotten worse. After his general do
הרב דניאל קירש
"רפא נא " Doctored Appointment Shimon had hoped that the pain in his back would resolve on its own, but after weeks of waiting, the problem had only gotten worse. After his general do
Completing A Sefer
Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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parasht Bechukotai
הרב דניאל קירש
Cause for Alarm “and I shall cause peace in the Land, and you shall dwell without fear” (Leviticus, 26:6) The last class had just finished. Gidon and Chaim were making their way back to
הרב דניאל קירש
Cause for Alarm “and I shall cause peace in the Land, and you shall dwell without fear” (Leviticus, 26:6) The last class had just finished. Gidon and Chaim were making their way back to
Lawn Division - parasht behar
הרב דניאל קירש
Lawn Division From where do we know that, when you sell, you should sell to a fellow Jew? The verse states "when you shall sell to your fellow” you shall sell. And from where [do we learn] to
הרב דניאל קירש
Lawn Division From where do we know that, when you sell, you should sell to a fellow Jew? The verse states "when you shall sell to your fellow” you shall sell. And from where [do we learn] to
Lag B'Omer - Sticky Situation
הרב דניאל קירש
Sticky Situation It was late afternoon. The slowly sinking sun shone down halfheartedly, as clusters of boys hurried through the streets, searching for a precious commodity. With only days un
הרב דניאל קירש
Sticky Situation It was late afternoon. The slowly sinking sun shone down halfheartedly, as clusters of boys hurried through the streets, searching for a precious commodity. With only days un
afikoman - Matza Brawl
הרב דניאל קירש
Matza Brawl Rabbi Eliezer says that we ‘steal’ matza on seder night, in order to keep the children from sleeping. (Gemara Pesachim 109a) The air was festive in the Zalman family’s house. T
הרב דניאל קירש
Matza Brawl Rabbi Eliezer says that we ‘steal’ matza on seder night, in order to keep the children from sleeping. (Gemara Pesachim 109a) The air was festive in the Zalman family’s house. T
Surprise Party
הרב דניאל קירש
Surprise Party “Looking to make a difference and make some money at the same time? If you have a car and valid license, you can join us on Election Day, and encourage voters to choose Party X!”
הרב דניאל קירש
Surprise Party “Looking to make a difference and make some money at the same time? If you have a car and valid license, you can join us on Election Day, and encourage voters to choose Party X!”
Spirits of the Law
הרב דניאל קירש
Spirits of the Law Yosef was packing his bag to go back to yeshiva, when his father walked into the room. “I hope you have a great time in yeshiva on Purim,” Yosef’s father began.
הרב דניאל קירש
Spirits of the Law Yosef was packing his bag to go back to yeshiva, when his father walked into the room. “I hope you have a great time in yeshiva on Purim,” Yosef’s father began.
Unjust Desserts
הרב דניאל קירש
Unjust Desserts Dov could hear snatches of Purim music through his open kitchen window. He leaned over the counter, piping bag in hand, putting the finishing touches on his masterpiece. He was
הרב דניאל קירש
Unjust Desserts Dov could hear snatches of Purim music through his open kitchen window. He leaned over the counter, piping bag in hand, putting the finishing touches on his masterpiece. He was
Roadside Insistence
הרב דניאל קירש
"לא תבערו אש בכל מושבותיכם ביום השבת" Roadside Insistence The municipality of a particular town, in the Shomron area of Israel, put in place a law that, in the religious area of the tow
הרב דניאל קירש
"לא תבערו אש בכל מושבותיכם ביום השבת" Roadside Insistence The municipality of a particular town, in the Shomron area of Israel, put in place a law that, in the religious area of the tow
Change of Heart
הרב דניאל קירש
Change of Heart Avraham’s parents tried their hardest, but in those days it was a struggle to put bread on the table. If he wanted any extras – a toy, a candy, a new suit – he would have to ea
הרב דניאל קירש
Change of Heart Avraham’s parents tried their hardest, but in those days it was a struggle to put bread on the table. If he wanted any extras – a toy, a candy, a new suit – he would have to ea
Question Mark
הרב דניאל קירש
“The me’il (cloak of the High Priest) would atone for lashon hara (the sin of gossip)” (Arachin 15) Question Mark Yaakov looked up, as the door opened. Good. The parent before him was coming
הרב דניאל קירש
“The me’il (cloak of the High Priest) would atone for lashon hara (the sin of gossip)” (Arachin 15) Question Mark Yaakov looked up, as the door opened. Good. The parent before him was coming
Set in Stone?
הרב דניאל קירש
“…and let them take for Me a donation…” (Shmot 25:2) Set in Stone? Chasdei Yisrael’s dedicated volunteers provided food baskets and clothing for the needy, rides to the hospital, and meals f
הרב דניאל קירש
“…and let them take for Me a donation…” (Shmot 25:2) Set in Stone? Chasdei Yisrael’s dedicated volunteers provided food baskets and clothing for the needy, rides to the hospital, and meals f
A Loaded Question
הרב דניאל קירש
“If you come across the ox of your enemy, or his donkey, wandering, you must return it to him.” (Shmot 23:4) A Loaded Question Yossi was excited that Purim was coming up. Admittedly, Yossi ha
הרב דניאל קירש
“If you come across the ox of your enemy, or his donkey, wandering, you must return it to him.” (Shmot 23:4) A Loaded Question Yossi was excited that Purim was coming up. Admittedly, Yossi ha
Just Fine? - question and Answer Beshalach
הרב דניאל קירש
Just Fine? Avi looked down at the clock next to the dashboard. 1:57. “Late again” he grumbled to himself. “Why do I always do this?!” He had barely three minutes to park his car, run to the
הרב דניאל קירש
Just Fine? Avi looked down at the clock next to the dashboard. 1:57. “Late again” he grumbled to himself. “Why do I always do this?!” He had barely three minutes to park his car, run to the
Dropped Call - question and Answer Bo
הרב דניאל קירש
“…because the Israelites searched (during the plague of darkness) and saw the [hidden] vessels [of the Egyptians]… (Rashi to Shemot 10:22) Dropped Call Rabbi Natan entered the ninth grade
הרב דניאל קירש
“…because the Israelites searched (during the plague of darkness) and saw the [hidden] vessels [of the Egyptians]… (Rashi to Shemot 10:22) Dropped Call Rabbi Natan entered the ninth grade
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Prayer over There - question and Answer vaEra
הרב דניאל קירש
“Glorify yourself over me, for when shall I pray for you?” (Shemot 8:5) Prayer over There It was Shabbat afternoon. Eliyahu had just come home from synagogue with his family, and now he was standi
הרב דניאל קירש
“Glorify yourself over me, for when shall I pray for you?” (Shemot 8:5) Prayer over There It was Shabbat afternoon. Eliyahu had just come home from synagogue with his family, and now he was standi
