BS”D Shavuos may have come and gone, but the lessons that surround the holiday of Kabbalas HaTorah are something that we can carry with us throughout the year. One of the most important is that we can’t properly acquire Torah in any form unless there is shalom. Chazal tell us that shalom is the vessel…
BS”D When the Jewish people approached Har Sinai right before Kabbalas HaTorah, they did so כאיש אחד בלב אחד, “as one man with one heart” (Rashi, Shemos 20:2). They were actually united in two ways: They were united as a nation. Each individual was connected to his or her fellow Jews despite differences of opinion or…
BS”D On the surface, Rabbi Akiva’s life is an inspiring tale of human achievement. He rose up from his humble beginning as a simple, unknown shepherd, the son of converts1, to become one of the most influential and beloved figures in Jewish History. But a deeper look at Rabbi Akiva’s story reveals an awesome message…
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BS”D On both Shabbos and Chanukah we light candles. While the two candle lightings emphasize our relationship with HaShem, they are different in nature. On Shabbos we affirm the fact that HaShem created the world, and we have the opportunity to reconnect to the deep spiritual yearning and love for Him that we all have…
BS”D Our belief in Moshiach and his coming is a fundamental part of Yiddishkeit. Aside from the fact that it’s one of the Rambam’s 13 principles of emunah and we daven for it daily, there are countless commentaries by our Sages all attempting to decipher the cryptic references to Moshiach’s arrival that are scattered throughout…
