Modern technology is learning to prepare for emergencies before they happen. The Torah teaches us that there is also a time in our lives when we are meant to prepare ourselves spiritually, and that time is Elul.
Before the call comes
B
How Do You Volunteer for “Hatzalah?”
H
In moments of crisis, we are all first responders—and that applies to our spiritual lives as well.
A Story Prepared Years in Advance
A
A story heard years earlier became the strength that was needed at exactly the right moment. Parshas Re'eh teaches that nothing we see or hear is accidental.
A Vacation for the Soul
A
Sometimes the most important journey is not about the destination, but about breaking the routine that kept you from growing.
Why Make Them Hungry?
W
The Jewish people ate miraculous food every day. So why does the Torah describe it as an affliction?
How To Talk To Men
H
The Torah never wastes words. So why does it repeat the very same mitzvot twice in the Shema?
The Birds That Never Forget Jerusalem
T
The surprising connection between Shabbos Nachamu, "Shema Yisrael," and the wall swifts that return every year to the Western Wall.
Divine Providence in Every Chapter
D
From one woman's remarkable journey to the lessons of Tisha B'Av, discovering G-d's hand in both our personal lives and Jewish history.
The Secret Under the Temple Mount
T
King Solomon planned for the worst by building hidden chambers for the Ark. What if we planned for the best? Could that actually invite positive results? A lesson about optimism.
When Even Generals Salute
W
The Story of Rabbi Tzvi Rotenberg and the Timeless Message of Matot–Masei: Standing Firm in Your Principles Wherever Life Takes You.