Zot Chanukah
Zot Chanukah - the 8th Chanukah light. When compared to the "ohr ein sof" that burns in the Chanukah candles, the so-called "light" of enlightenment and modern philosophy is utter darkness…
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The Flickering Lights
The Halachic aspects of Chanukah lights reflect the nature of the Maccabean struggle against Greek dominance, in both the political and cultural spheres…
War and Revenge
We do not celebrate the death of our enemies, nor do we take revenge. Jews are guided by emuna that everything is from Hashem - even war.
The “Progressive” Culture?
Many in our society proclaim to be "progressive", "modern", and in favor of social justice. Yet, they are quick to justify murderers and terrorists! How can such a dichotomy exist within the same person? The Kalever Rebbe explains...
Can You Buy Spirituality?
Can you buy emuna (faith), and thus buy your ticket to heaven on earth? Rabbi Arush teaches us a great secret...
Defeating False Philosophies
The lesson of Chanukah is the rejection of non-Jewish values and norms. How can we take that lesson with us throughout the year? The Kalever Rebbe gives important advice...
Chana and Her Seven Sons
The Gemara tells the moving story of Chana and her seven sons, who preferred martyrdom rather than cowering to the Greeks and the Hellenists...
Mishpatim: Table With A (Torah) View
After the Torah was given, those who received it pass it on to the next generation of Jews. Therefore, the first issue is "chinuch" - Torah education.
Everyone Must Get Vaccinated
Here’s a vaccine no one can (or should) refuse! The patent-holder is Hashem. Clinically tested for millennia. Risk-free and no adverse side effects.
Idle Time
How we occupy our space time plays a critical role in building holy families and communities, committed to Torah and mitzvot.
A Reason to Believe
Rabbi Rubashkin commented that the first three letters of the Hebrew alphabet were responsible for his optimism despite the fake news and injustice he suffered…
The Meeting
Rabbi Freier gives Solomon the dangerous task of arranging the escape of Jewish children from Nazi Germany and bringing them to Palestine…