Why do the two paragraphs of Shema have the same passages twice?
Phone Call or Face-to-Face?
What is so special about 15 Av, and what practical lesson does it teach us about prayer.
Gratitude
When Rabbi Yonason Eibeshutz left his community to become the chief rabbi of Prague, nobody tried to stop him. He used that opportunity to teach them a powerful lesson from our parsha.
A Temple Almost Built
People are panicking over the declarations of a Palestinian state. This story will tell you that it’s not going to happen so fast… And of course, a lesson for Jewish life.
The Rebuilding of the “Churva”
Did you ever wonder why our shuls are designed the way they are? Why there’s an Aron Kodesh, a bimah, even a curtain? The answer goes all the way back to the Holy Temple.
Compromise or Betrayal
Today’s date on the Jewish calendar has an important message for modern times.
Hazing
What is the meaning of a bris, and why do we read about it on Rosh Hashanah?
The Power of Self Control
The famous marshmallow experiment found a link between self-control at a young age and success in adulthood. Does this mean our fate is determined at birth?
lOUD AND QUIET VOICES
The customs of this week’s Torah portion seem to reflect the reality of Israel today.
WHEN CAN ONE REALLY ENJOY LIFE?
How far do we go to ensure the comfort of others?