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 The Torah's Definition of Humility .: Viewed: 1949 times :.
What is the definition of humility? The English Dictionary defines humility as, having a low self esteem of one's own importance. But Rav Yaakov Kaminetzky says to understand the Torah's definition of humility, we have to look at Moshe Rabbenu, who is described in Bamidbar 12, as exceedingly humble, more than any other person. But in Parashat Korach, Moshe's leadership is challenged by his...
Published: June 2, 2016 |
Shavuot: Mitzva Lite & Minhag Heavy .: Viewed: 1877 times :.
Where is the section called, "Hilchot Shavuot" in the Shulchan Aruch? In fact, Hilchot Shavuot does not appear, because Shavuot does not have its own section in the Shulchan Aruch. Instead, the last chapter of Hilchot Pesach is called, "Seder Tefillat Chag HaShavuot", and it contains just 3 short sentences. The Shuchan Aruch simply lists the order of davening for Shavuot, and which Torah...
Published: May 27, 2016 |
Why Mashiach Descends from Immaculate DECEPTION .: Viewed: 2162 times :.
How can we understand the fact that our Mashiach, King David descends from sullied and problematic lineage? His paternal ancestors, including his great grandfather Boaz, were the result of an act of incest between Yehuda and his daughter-in-law Tamar. She deceived Yehuda by posing as a harlot in order to have his child. Yet Yehuda is the father of the tribe from whom the Mashiach will emerge...
Published: May 24, 2016 |
How To Manage Our Anger .: Viewed: 1976 times :.
Of all the abilities that human beings possess, perhaps none is as mysterious as our talent for compartmentalization. Each of us is multiple people, and different ones emerge in different circumstances and relationships. If we can never fully know somebody, it's not simply because his exterior does not match his interior. It's because we have so many chambers inside, and some are more hidden...
Published: May 19, 2016 |
Why Get "Fired Up" On Lag BaOmer? .: Viewed: 2016 times :.
The Doors had a hit song called, "Light My Fire". Were they singing about Lag BaOmer? Why does everyone in Israel get so "fired up" on Lag BaOmer? There are two main historical events connected to Lag BaOmer. Firs, the Talmud Yevamot 62 states that during the time of Rabbi Akiva, 24,000 of his students died from a Divinely sent plague during the days of the counting of the Omer between Pesach...
Published: May 14, 2016 |
How To Remain Alive After Death .: Viewed: 1960 times :.
The Midrash Bereshit Raba states that the world was created for the sake of Torah and Mitzvot and it is the Torah of Israel that preserves the universe. Consequently, those who study the Torah are the true prime movers of the world, and keep the earth on its orbit. Moreover, the Talmud Yevamot 96 expounds that those whose Torah teachings and disciples survive them, continue to live in both...
Published: April 14, 2016 |
Arab Terror: Birth Pangs of Mashiach .: Viewed: 2469 times :.
The Talmud Sanhedrin states that before the arrival of Mashiach, we will experience a period of pain and suffering called the CHEVLEI Mashiach. Literally, this means the birth pangs of Mashiach. It is an interesting choice of words. We understand that the prelude to Mashiach will be painful, a time of war and world wide terrorism, but why the metaphor of birth pangs?
On a simple...
Published: April 10, 2016 |
Pesach: Our Birthday Celebration .: Viewed: 1846 times :.
The Beatles had a hit song called, "Today is Your Birthday". Were they singing about Israel on Pesach? The Mitzvah of relating the account of the Exodus is that the story should be told through questions and answers, it should be a dialogue and not a monologue. This is because the listeners at the Seder must become partners in telling the Exodus story. Included in this Mitzvah is that the...
Published: April 10, 2016 |
Shabbat Hagadol: When Israel Became Great .: Viewed: 1991 times :.
One meaning of Shabbat Hagadol is the Shabbat when the Jewish slaves in Egypt passed into adulthood, a stage marked by independence of thought and action.
Unlike the miraculous holidays later in Jewish history, the Exodus from Egypt was entirely the work of G-D. In the Haggadah itself we read the Midrash that it was G-D Himself who redeemed us from Egypt-not a messenger,...
Published: April 10, 2016 |
Brit Mila-Our Deeds Better Than G-D's? .: Viewed: 2426 times :.
The Roman governor Turnus Rufus asked Rabbi Akiva, "Whose deeds are better- G-D's or human being's?" Rabbi Akiva replied, "A human being's deeds are better!" Turnus Rufus then asked him, "Why are you circumcised?" Rabbi Akiva replied by bringing Turnus Rufus bundles of raw wheat and fresh baked hot rolls from Angel's Bakery. Rabbi Akiva then said to him, "Which are tastier-G-D's raw wheat or...
Published: March 31, 2016 |
Esther: The Virtual Kohen Gadol? .: Viewed: 2147 times :.
Megillat Esther-The Scroll of Esther, also means to reveal and uncover the hidden miracles and mysteries of Purim. That is why we wear masks on Purim, to demonstrate that things are not always as they appear to be. That's also why G-D's name does not appear at all in the entire Megilla. In fact, it is the only one of the 24 books of TANACH without G-D's name. Our goal is to reveal G-D to the...
Published: March 15, 2016 |
Esther VS The Sages! .: Viewed: 2238 times :.
When Esther sent the Sages her request, "Write my story for future generations", they responded, "Forget it, you are arousing jealousy between us and the nations" (Talmud Megilla 6). The Sages response is puzzling. Since when do we censor TANACH because of what the UN and the EU will say? As the Torah states, "What nation is so great that they have such righteous rules and laws?" (Devarim...
Published: March 14, 2016 |
G-D's Way (Not My Way) .: Viewed: 2108 times :.
Frank Sinatra had a hit song called "Doing It My Way". But the Torah teaches us in this week's Parasha to do it G-D's Way! "And the Children of Israel did according to all that G-d commanded Moshe, so they did exactly" (Shemot 39).
Why does the Torah repeat in detail all the directions concerning the building of the Mishkan? And why does it mention whenever an aspect of the work...
Published: March 1, 2016 |
Incense-The Love Knot of G-d And Israel .: Viewed: 1973 times :.
The Midrash Tanchuma states that the incense offering K'TORET, was the most exalted Service in the Mikdash. The incense offering was composed of 11 ingredients and one of them had a bad odor. The inclusion of a foul-smelling spice in the Incense, symbolizes the idea that all Jews must unite together in prayer, the righteous and the sinner alike (Keritot 6). We should not discriminate against...
Published: February 25, 2016 |
Aharon's Heart of Gold .: Viewed: 2663 times :.
Neil Young had a hit song in the 1970s called "Heart of Gold". Was he singing about Aharon HaKohen? Perhaps, that is why G-d chose Aharon to be the Kohen Gadol and to wear the golden vestments. The Torah states, "And Aharon shall bear the judgment of the Children of Israel on his heart constantly before G-D" (Shemot 28:30). This verse is a reference to the CHOSHEN-BREAST PLATE, which Aharon...
Published: February 18, 2016 |
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