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Halacha and Hashkafa on Self-Defense in a Dangerous World. Rabbi Shay Tahan
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Defending the Faith: Halacha and Hashkafa on Self-Defense in a Dangerous World. Rabbi Shay Tahan In light of recent events and the growing demand within the Jewish community to seek gun
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Defending the Faith: Halacha and Hashkafa on Self-Defense in a Dangerous World. Rabbi Shay Tahan In light of recent events and the growing demand within the Jewish community to seek gun
Balancing Justice and Anger: Torah Insights on Revenge Rabbi Shay Tahan
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Balancing Justice and Anger: Torah Insights on Revenge Rabbi Shay Tahan Our parasha (Bo) begins with Hashem telling Moses that He has made Pharaoh's heart stubborn so that Moses
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Balancing Justice and Anger: Torah Insights on Revenge Rabbi Shay Tahan Our parasha (Bo) begins with Hashem telling Moses that He has made Pharaoh's heart stubborn so that Moses
The Question: It's Not a Right, But a Privilege: The Merit of Defending the Jewish Nation 
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It's Not a Right, But a Privilege: The Merit of Defending the Jewish Nation It is Chanukah, Baruch Hashem, and the theme of the holiday is consistently referenced in the blessings and pr
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It's Not a Right, But a Privilege: The Merit of Defending the Jewish Nation It is Chanukah, Baruch Hashem, and the theme of the holiday is consistently referenced in the blessings and pr
Shekalim and Zachor
Rabbi Rudman
Shekalim and Zachor On each of the Shabbasos of the month of Adar we read a special Parsha. Based on that each the Shabbasos has a special designation. Even the Shabbos that we do not have read one o
Rabbi Rudman
Shekalim and Zachor On each of the Shabbasos of the month of Adar we read a special Parsha. Based on that each the Shabbasos has a special designation. Even the Shabbos that we do not have read one o
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part III
Rabbi Nadel
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part III The Ramban’s View As we explored at length last week in these pages, many authorities struggle to account for why the Rambam does not incl
Rabbi Nadel
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part III The Ramban’s View As we explored at length last week in these pages, many authorities struggle to account for why the Rambam does not incl
When Dovid Fell Before Hashem (at a Time of Plague)
Rabbi Rudman
When Dovid Fell Before Hashem (at a Time of Plague) It is not my place to give Mussar, All I am trying to do is explain a Pasuk that it is part of Tefila. It is found in Tachanun, and is a Pasuk at
Rabbi Rudman
When Dovid Fell Before Hashem (at a Time of Plague) It is not my place to give Mussar, All I am trying to do is explain a Pasuk that it is part of Tefila. It is found in Tachanun, and is a Pasuk at
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part II
Rabbi Nadel
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part II Rambam’s View Much ink has been spilled concerning the view of Rambam. Arguably the greatest of the Rishonim, many grapple with why Rambam h
Rabbi Nadel
The Mitzvah of Settling in the Land of Israel – Part II Rambam’s View Much ink has been spilled concerning the view of Rambam. Arguably the greatest of the Rishonim, many grapple with why Rambam h
See The (Hidden) Light
Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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Sefer HaTorah, Zeh and Zohs -- Parshas Nitzavim
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha is a continuation of the Bris of Klal Yisroel. The Torah writes [1], “If there is someone who will think that the Bris does not apply to them, HaShem will single him out for punish
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha is a continuation of the Bris of Klal Yisroel. The Torah writes [1], “If there is someone who will think that the Bris does not apply to them, HaShem will single him out for punish
Uman, Uman, Rosh Hashanah: Holy? Or Wholly Inappropriate?
Rabbi Nadel
Uman, Uman, Rosh Hashanah: Holy? Or Wholly Inappropriate? Each year, tens of thousands of pilgrims travel from the State of Israel and flock to the grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov for Rosh Hashana
Rabbi Nadel
Uman, Uman, Rosh Hashanah: Holy? Or Wholly Inappropriate? Each year, tens of thousands of pilgrims travel from the State of Israel and flock to the grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov for Rosh Hashana
The Hair and Nails of the Yefas Toar - Parshas Ki Teze
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha concludes the Halakhos of war. It teaches us the procedure of a soldier who captures an Eishes Yfas Toar, the captive he can then marry. Many clarifications are brought to explain
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha concludes the Halakhos of war. It teaches us the procedure of a soldier who captures an Eishes Yfas Toar, the captive he can then marry. Many clarifications are brought to explain
Lashon hara
הרב דניאל קירש
Beg Your Pardon Shoshana peered down from her perch on the upper bunk. Ahuva was sitting up in bed, as excited as Shoshana was that their parents had agreed to let Ahuva sleep over. There was a la
הרב דניאל קירש
Beg Your Pardon Shoshana peered down from her perch on the upper bunk. Ahuva was sitting up in bed, as excited as Shoshana was that their parents had agreed to let Ahuva sleep over. There was a la
Heavy Taxes and Empty Pockets [What's in a Word?]
RC Klein
Heavy Taxes and Empty Pockets The Bible uses two Hebrew words for “taxes”: mas (or missim in plural) and meches. In this essay, we will explore the etymology and meanings of these two words. Afterwar
RC Klein
Heavy Taxes and Empty Pockets The Bible uses two Hebrew words for “taxes”: mas (or missim in plural) and meches. In this essay, we will explore the etymology and meanings of these two words. Afterwar
The Blessing of 'Matziv G'vul Almanah'
Rabbi Nadel
For 2,000 years, many Halachot laid dormant, waiting, only to be rediscovered, discussed and debated with the miraculous return of the Jewish People to their ancestral homeland, and the dramatic estab
Rabbi Nadel
For 2,000 years, many Halachot laid dormant, waiting, only to be rediscovered, discussed and debated with the miraculous return of the Jewish People to their ancestral homeland, and the dramatic estab
The Preventive Medicine Of Tefilla
Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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Rabbi Yehoshua Alt
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The Laws of Rodef : The Matter of Conjoined Twins - Parshas Pinchas
din
This week’s parashah is named after Pinchas, whose act of zealotry in killing Zimri and Cozbi lifted the Divine curse from upon the nation of Israel. The Gemara (Sanhedrin 82a) makes us aware of t
din
This week’s parashah is named after Pinchas, whose act of zealotry in killing Zimri and Cozbi lifted the Divine curse from upon the nation of Israel. The Gemara (Sanhedrin 82a) makes us aware of t
Rending One’s Garment When Visiting Jerusalem
Rabbi Nadel
The Talmud (Mo’ed Katan 26a) instructs one to rend his garment upon seeing the Cities of Judah, Jerusalem, and the site of the Holy Temple in a state of destruction (Churban): “One who sees the Citi
Rabbi Nadel
The Talmud (Mo’ed Katan 26a) instructs one to rend his garment upon seeing the Cities of Judah, Jerusalem, and the site of the Holy Temple in a state of destruction (Churban): “One who sees the Citi
Words of Torah while changing child’s diaper or in bath
din
Question:My toddler like to talk about Parsha and sing songs of Torah and pesukim. I assume that I cannot sings/talk to him about these things while changing his diaper if its dirty. Is that correct
din
Question:My toddler like to talk about Parsha and sing songs of Torah and pesukim. I assume that I cannot sings/talk to him about these things while changing his diaper if its dirty. Is that correct
Restoring the Sanhedrin Part III – Attempts at Renewing Semichah
Rabbi Nadel
Restoring the Sanhedrin Part III – Attempts at Renewing Semichah Last week we saw that according to the Rambam, it is indeed possible to renew Semichah, real rabbinic ordination. Over the ce
Rabbi Nadel
Restoring the Sanhedrin Part III – Attempts at Renewing Semichah Last week we saw that according to the Rambam, it is indeed possible to renew Semichah, real rabbinic ordination. Over the ce
