Forgiving Those Who Won’t Say Sorry
We are a few days away from Yom Kippur. And before the most important day of the year begins, we must apologize to anyone...
The best way to do Kapparot
In many communities, there is a Minhag of doing Kapparot in the eve of Yom Kippur, what is the best way to do the...
TZOM GEDALIA: Why do we fast today?
Today, Sunday, October 6 (4th day of Tishri), we observe Tsom Gedalia, a fast day established to commemorate the assassination of Gedalia Ben Ahiqam,...
Leather shoes on Yom Kippur
Written in 2015
Wearing leather shoes on Yom Kippur - is it a Minhag or a strict Jewish law?
Wearing leather shoes is one of the...
NITSABIM: The Day of Judgement
אתם נצבים היום כולכם לפני ה’ אלוקיכם
DAY OF JUDGEMENT
Rosh haShana, the beginning of the Jewish New Year, is just a few days away....
What Type Of Shofar Should We Use For Rosh HaShana?
Listening to the Shofar is the most important Mitsva of Rosh haShana.
"Shofar" is the word used by the Tora to define an animal's horn...
Rosh HaShanah and the Original Sin
Tonight, Friday, September 15th, marks the beginning of Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh HaShanah is a day of celebration and reflection. On...
ON BEING A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT
Imagine you are a scientist, and you have an exceptional opportunity: a wealthy investor trusts your abilities and has decided to invest one million...
SHOFETIM: Children and Bamboo Trees
כי האדם עץ השדה
Debarim 20:19
Towards the end of this week's Parasha, the Tora addresses the laws of war and teaches the Jewish soldier to...
SUMMARY OF PARASHAT SHOFETIM
HaShem commands us to appoint judges in all the cities of Israel. Judges must be fair and impartial and should never accept any bribe.
Idolatry,...
