Time for Truth
by Rabbi Shalom Arush -- translated by Rabbi Lazer Brody
A person cannot begin to attain a goal if he doesn’t know where he currently is.

What Is Love?
by Gila Manolson
Many believe love is a sensation that magically generates when Mr. or Ms. Right appears. No wonder so many people are single.

The Ten Remembrances
by Rabbi Shalom Arush -- translated by Rabbi Lazer Brody
The Torah commands every Jew to remember ten archetypical Biblical events.

Seven Wonders of Jewish History
by Rabbi Motty Berger and Rabbi Asher Resnick
Seven milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.

In the Hands of Heaven
by Rabbi Pinchas Winston
Your job is to have children, and to raise them the best you can.

Shmini Azeret and Simchat Torah
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
God adds a special day at the end of Sukkot, a day of great intimacy with our Creator, as He asks His children to remain with him for extra personal time together.

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Hoshana Raba: The Role of the Willow
by Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook zatza”l
translated and adapted by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Why does the lowly willow merit this special attention?

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Sukkot: Atonement Through Unity
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The concept of unity in the Four Species. An inspiring analysis for the holiday of joy and unity.

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The Guide for Sukkot
by Breslev Israel
One of the three pilgrimage festivals that the Jewish people were commanded to celebrate.

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Another Chance
by Rabbi Shalom Arush
How important it is for us to put aside time, each and every day, to be alone with our Maker, to speak with Him.

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What is Yizkor?
by MyKaddish.com
Elevating the soul of a departed loved one.
 

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The Anniversary of the First Day of Creation
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Rosh Hashanah is sort of a miniature creation of the world.
 

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The Gift of Failure
by Dovber HaLevi
Another failure. All the more reason to jump up and dance!
 

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Freedom of Torah Study
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Something good might come from the Left's attempt to portray the settlers as being cruel. This helps to deter our enemy.

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Elul - the month of love
by Reuven Hammer
Ani l’dodi v’dodi li – I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.

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Anatomy of Forgiving
by Dovber HaLevi
One of the big challenges in life is that our worst adversaries often turn out to be those closest to us.

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A Time for Love
by Rabbi Shalom Arush
All arguments, fighting, dissension and bickering come from a deficiency or a total lack of emuna.

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Cities of Refuge, Cities of Hope
by Moshe Burt
The very existence of the Irei Miklat and the laws surrounding them have a clear implication: there is always hope for the future.

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Like Grains of Sand
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
Having a family is a challenge that raises man above and beyond his short and limited life to the expanses of eternity.

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Rebuilding the Temple
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
It would help if the world acknowledged the historical importance of the site of the holy sanctuary for Jews.

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Customs of the 'Three Weeks'
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
An essential, concise and easy to understand primer for the customs of this period of mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temples.

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Be a Jew in the Workplace!
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
The workplace can seem a total negation of everything a religious person has hitherto experienced. Here is a wise analysis and practical guide.

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Redemption Made Easy
by Rabbi Shalom Arush
What would happen if Moses walks into a synagogue, and declares, “Behold! I have come to redeem you, Hashem has sent me”...

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The Land of Emuna
by Rabbi Lazer Brody
Our most basic precept of emuna is that everything comes from Hashem.

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Shavuot
by Rabbi Lazer Brody
Having seen and heard the glory of Hashem with their own eyes and ears, the Children of Israel trembled with fear.

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The Wilderness and Shavuot
by Moshe Kempinski
Shavuot occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan.
 

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Walking Into the Unknown
by Moshe Kempinski
We are entering a time of great upheaval and concern.
 

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Hatikva – The Hope
by Moshe Kempinski
Those who sang Hatikva at Bergen-Belsen did not become a people because they lived together, or spoke the same language.

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Shoah: Our Own Flesh and Blood
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
The 'why' of the Holocaust is not comprehensible, but aksing "for what purpose", what we can learn from the Holocaust, is answerable.

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Rebuke: Malpractice of a Mitsva
by Rabbi BenZion Shafier
We are responsible for rebuking our sinning friends.
 

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Loving the Land
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
We are obligated to constantly praise Eretz Yisrael, to cherish her landscapes, to beautify her open stretches with trees and flowers.....

Lessons from Japan
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
What significance the infinitesimal has!
 

A Divine Act of Lovingkindness
by Moshe Kempinski
We are living in a time wherein HaShem waits for us to find Him.
 

Get Into the Real Purim Spirit
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Klal Yisrael. All of Israel. One people. One community. One. Would that it were always so!

Torah Eye on News: History
by Rabbi Berel Wein
What happened to the study of Jewish history? Why is that study crucial?
 

Torah Eye on News: Uncertainty
by Rabbi Berel Wein
There is no people that has existed as long and as dangerously in the milieu of uncertainty as has the people of Israel.

Temple Building for Dummies
by Rabbi Tzvi Fishman
On the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Temple Mount.
 

Tyranny from a Torah Viewpoint
by Myles Kantor
Non Jews can be righteous and share eternal life. Tyrants represent a specific form of evil from a Jewish perspective.

Rav Kook: Priestly Clothes
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Three stories of conversion.
 

Choosing a Baby's Gender
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
A question that sometimes arises in families with children of one gender.

Love: The Key to Education
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Is there a standardized lesson plan from which we can derive instruction as to how to transmit more than just dry knowledge and information to students?

Planting Trees in the Holy Land
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
Settling the Land can be done by planting trees and also by aiding its development.

To Be or not Tu Be-Shvat?
by Yonatan Sredni
In a lighter vein, but with a serious note.
 

Manna--The Tough Free Food Test
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Which position presents a greater challenge – readily available cuts of prime ribs or the continued dependence on G-d’s manna?

Culmination and Pinnacle
by Moshe Kuhr
The Holocaust: Culmination of Edom's Exile and Pinnacle of Christian Experience.

Memories of the Soul
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Torah is not merely commanding us to remember and commemorate the Exodus from Egypt. Always remember this historic date.

How Much Does a Child Cost?
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
It seems that HaShem intended for the baby -- the Jewish People -- to first crawl and then walk.

Exodus: The Long Voyage
by Moshe Kempinski
Moses asked the question we have been asking for two thousand years.
 

Lessons from the Fire
by Moshe Kempinski
One can never ascribe with certitude Divine intentions and purpose to dramatic events in our lives.

Wikileaks Meets Torah's Ways
by Yaakov Weiland
Our culture glorifies exposure, whether in tell-all memoirs or reality shows.

Why Sing at the Shabbat Table?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
What purpose do zmirot, Shabbat songs, serve?
 

Chanukah: Display and Meaning
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Chanukah is a holiday with outer display, but inner meaning.
 

In Those Days, in These Times
by Shalom Pollack
Chanukah, from Hellenist times to the Revolutionary War. And on to today.
 

The Moslems are Simply Jealous
by Rabbi David Bar-Hayim
Moslems cannot understand why non-believers are so materially successful, while Moslems world-wide wallow in squalor.

Spread Over the Land of Israel
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
'Ufaratzta', spread out, says G-d to our forefather in the Book of Genesis.
 

Don't Miss: A Universal Blessing
by Dr. Kenneth M. Prager
'For Everything a Blessing' is about understanding the prescience of an ancient blessing that struck home.

Rosh Chodesh: Jewish Mothers Day
by Tzipporah Berabi, translated by R. Sylvetsky
The women were given the first day of the new month as a partial holiday in their honor.
 

Rav Kook: Prayer at Sunrise
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
An analysis of Psalm 72.
 

The Matriarch Rachel's Grave
by Shira Smiles
This week, 11 Cheshvan, is the date on which our Matriarch Rachel died. Thousands pray at her grave on the road near Bethlehem every year.

The Inner Will of the Universe
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Abraham, the Sages noted, was the first person in history to address G-d as his 'Master' (Gen. 15:8). Why makes this so noteworthy?

Tower of Babel: Rebellion
by Larry Domnitch
A rebellion can be against a regime, but it can also be against G-d.
 

Shmini Atzeret: Enjoy What's Left
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Making music with what is left is a great lesson for life as the holiday ends.

Kosher Food--A New Trend?
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Food matters.

Sukkot Completes the Days of Awe
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The Season of Our Joy, as Sukkot is called in the Bible.

You: As G-d Intended
by Yaakov Weiland
A world without a person who connects with G-d has no purpose and is not worth celebrating.

Natural vs. Artificial Man
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Our lives are spent straddling this divide – the real and the fantasy...a Rosh Hashanah message.

Psalm 36: Man and Beast
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
A telling analysis by HaRav Kook of Psalm 36: "You Deliver Man and Beast".

Moses' Message
by Rabbi S. Weiss
There is one primary, fundamental theme which runs through both readings this week.

Be Optimistic!
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
We ache. We fear. We tremble. We feel lost in this world. But let us, this holy season, resolve not to allow these to touch our hearts.

Free Will vs. Causality
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
To what extent are events pre-determined, and to what extent do we have free will? To what degree are we responsible for our actions?

Spiritual Oil Spills, Flotillas
by Yaakov Weiland
Israel has been steadfast in opposing the flotillas; never surrendering our mantle of holiness or love of Israel.

Justice and the Judges
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
"Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may live and inherit the land which the Lord your God gives you."

The Laws of Repentance
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Elul is the month of repentance. With the end of the year fast approaching, the time to make a personal accounting has arrived.

Can Rabbis Work Miracles?
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
How should we view the practice some people have of approaching rabbis with requests for healing, miraculous remedies, and amulets?

The Fifth Commandment
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Surely “Honour your father and mother” belongs to the second tablet!

For a Nation to Mourn as One
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
There are times when the individual is one with the community. Tisha B'Av is one such time.

The Three Weeks: A Shiur
by Rav Chaim Drukman
The three week mourning is the loss of Jewish sovereignty over the Land of Israel, not only the Holy Temple.

How Badly Do We Want It?
by Go´el Jasper
This is a period of mourning what we’ve lost and sadness for what we don’t yet have. But think hard--do we really mean it?

Fasts: Time to Contemplate
by Rabbi Yisrael Kaniel
The Seventeenth Day of the month of Tammuz is a fast day, one of five historically based fasts that occur during the Jewish year.

Morning Prayers: Before Eating
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
One who eats and then prays, has placed the physical before the spiritual, but also missed something else.

Psalm 9: Nations who Forget G-d
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
In every generation, they rise upon us to destroy us.

Legacy of the Six Million
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
For Holocaust Remembrance Day--their Last Will and Testament.

Civil Marriage
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Should Israel allow civil marriages between Jews?

Passover Facts and Figures
by Yoram Ettinger
Passover holds a special place in Jewish history.

Love in the Song of Songs
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The Song of Songs is read on the Intermediate Sabbath of Passover.

Korban Pesach: Paschal Lamb
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
Pleasing to the L-rd, as in days of old and former years.

Dirt is not Chametz, but...
by Dr. J. Werblowsky
A psychiatrist's analysis of the housewife's real motives is just what is needed during the pre Passover madness.

Matzah: an Absolute Break
by Rabbi Eliezer Melammed
Matzah and Chametz are diametric opposites, morally, philosophically and metaphysically.

Passover Wine and Wheat
by Shira Smiles
Matza represents humility. Wine can cloud discernment between right and wrong.

Bread: More than Calories
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Our daily bread is more than the sum of its calories and the Hillel sandwich we eat at the Passover seder is more than a sandwich.

Who and What are Precious to G-d
by Levi Chazen
The Torah repeats things when there is something to be learned from it.

Clothes Make the (Jewish) Man
by Rabbi Mori Michael Shelomo Bar-Ron
Clothes should make the Jewish man recognizable as Jewish.

Understanding Adar
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
There are four special readings, in addition to the regular Torah readings, on the four Sabbaths of the month of Adar.

Yes We Can Be Joyful
by Moshe Kempinski
We can and should increase joy no matter what. The Jewish People have had many difficult times during the month of Adar, starting with the year of the first Purim.

Checking Pockets before Shabbat
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Checking out your pockets before the start of the Sabbath is not only to prevent transgressing the prohibition against carrying objects.

Kol Isha: Serah bat Asher
by Rachel Adelman
By the merit of the righteous women of that generation.....

Tradition Today: Do not destroy
by Reuven Hammer
Tu B'shvat has arrived - a holiday for trees!

Praying for the Government
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Pragmatic expediency or theological principle?

Change You Can Believe In
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Wherever you go, you'll still be there.

The Educational System
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The problem is a social-ideological one.

Blessings Over Joy
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Every event has spiritual significance.

Marrying for Looks or Money?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
See beyond the superficial and meet a real person.

Israel, Read the Sign
by Rabbi Aron Moss
The name Zion holds the secret.

Lights of Joy and Inspiration
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
It is up to you, so kindle that light.

Miracles and Dreidels
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
What a spinning top can teach us about miracles.

So What's His Name?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
"God" is not His name, it's His job specification.

Nothing to Fear in Fear of G-d
by Rabbi Aron Moss
I think this is a translation issue.

Taking Jacob's Ladder
by Moshe Kempinski
We must be empowered like Jacob.

The Minyan Market
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
I would need to sacrifice my prayer needs.

The Eternal Bond
by Rabbi Eliezer Waldman
The Jewish people and our homeland.

Chana: A Charming Name
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Can you tell me what my name means?

Torah Study or Profession?
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
When the community supports Torah scholars.

Kosher Clothing
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
I heard someone talk about a "kosher suit".

Personal Choice
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
What if I don't want to obey the commandments?

Taking Responsibility
by Rabbi Aron Moss
How can I teach him to not to shift the blame?

The Temple: Means or Goal?
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Our society should become HaShem's Sanctuary.

Tefillin: For Mind, Body & Soul
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Why do we put these black boxes on?

A Jewish Class System
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
I don't like Jews being divided.

Postponing Pregnancy
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
A person may not delay fulfilling the commandment to have children.

The Divine Ideal
by Yehuda HaKohen
Even that which appeared to be secular, or at times hostile to our Torah, has come only to prepare the way for the full expression of G-D’s Name.

Thou Shall Be a Mensch
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
"And you shall go in His ways."

You're No Angel
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Can I be fully observant and not go mad?

Sukkot Water-Drawing Celebration
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The nature of these evening celebrations is peculiar.

Life is a Sukkah
by Rabbi S. Weiss
And only He can keep us safe.

Sukkot Means Aliyah
by Rabbi David Samson
This generation, we are able to appreciate the mitzvah of sukkah.

For Yom Kippur, Why Do We...?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
"It's your Jewish black fast again this week?"

The Nullity and the Greatness
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
The tension of Man's duality on Yom Kippur.

A Period of Introspection
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
We can choose how best to spend the time we have.

Knowing the Teruah-Blast
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Fortunate is the nation that knows the teruah.

Reishit HaShanah
by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Where does Rosh Hashanah appear in the Bible?

Elul: Recognize the Relationship
by Shira Smiles
Are we being hypocritical at this time of year?

Shofar: Humility and Strength
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The order of these blasts is curious.

Scholars Making Peace
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
How can study bring peace?

Healing Our Broken Hearts
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
A psalm reveals the secret of the healing process.

The Laws of Elul and Selichot
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Time set aside for the purpose of improvement.

The Search for Fulfilment
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Maybe this is why we are so dissatisfied.

Matrilineal Descent in Judaism
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Jewishness is not in our DNA.

I and My Beloved in Elul
by Moshe Kempinski
Love means constantly moving towards the beloved.

The Classroom of Moshe Rabbenu
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Moshe's educational strategy.

Rabbi Akiva's Prayer
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
There are two levels of kavanah.

The Dream of a Nation
by Yeoshua Kingberg
Why allow evil to come into our midst?

Converts and Jewish Unity
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Converts connect to the unifying Sinai experience.

The Dream of a Nation
by Dan Illouz
In modern times, dreaming is not enough anymore.

You Think You're Too Busy?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
On spirituality. And making a good cholent.

Gratuitous Hatred
by Rabbi Mois Navon
What is it and why is it so bad?

The Call for Sacred Splendor
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Why does HaShem not rebuild the Temple?

The Three Weeks: Valuable Vision
by Shira Smiles
It all depends on your perspective.

Remembering the Temple
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
As the Temple is in ruins, our joy is incomplete.

Mourning and Consolation
by Rabbi Aron Moss
A profound message of hope in the midst of sorrow.

National Mourning
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
Is there any calamity that can transform a nation?

It Gives Me Great Pleasure
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
We need to discipline our pleasure.

Religion is for the Weak
by Rabbi Aron Moss
And to be honest, religion is not my only crutch.

Miraculous Remedies and Wonders
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The main channel for clinging to God is Torah.

Goals for the Month of Tammuz
by Rabbi Chaim Richman
A rendezvous with destiny.

Halachic Man and Authentic Man
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Western man feels hollow at the center.

Ambivalent Attitude Towards Zion
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
There must be a spiritual vision of Israel.

'Tearing the Family Apart'
by Rabbi Aron Moss
My sister is hurt that I won't eat at her house.

Orthodoxy and Reform
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Reform ideology is outside the Halachic loop.

Settling the Land of Israel
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
An eternal, never-changing Torah commandment.

Are Miracles Really Miraculous?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
A philosophical problem.

Conflict at the Shabbos Table
by Rabbi Aron Moss
A simple slice of Challah.

Election Result
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
What sort of "racism" is this?

Solving G-d's Messages
by Rabbi Adam Winston
A world of continual communication.

The Secret of Lasting Love
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Abiding as the values upon which it is founded.

Is it Worth Losing Sleep Over?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Mistakes we can correct on Shavuot.

Who Counts?
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Keep telling your story.

Jerusalem Day: Windows to Peace
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
We turn towards the city of Jerusalem in prayer.

Jerusalem: Kodesh Kodashim
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
We should remember the Holy of Holies - Jerusalem.

Is There a Hell?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
It is a great kindness that we are sent to Hell.

Sefirat HaOmer: Striking Balance
by Shira Smiles
Every Jew has to count because every Jew counts.

Rashbi and the Rainbow
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Why do we celebrate Rashbi's life so brightly?

What is Judaism?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
More than a religion.

Kashrut in Times of Difficulty
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
We are both physical and spiritual.

Weather, Prophets, Independence
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Independence is not ideal in all ways.

The Reed Sea and Yom HaAtzmaut
by Moshe Kempinski
HaShem's message is clear: Go forward!

Male Identity and the Haircut
by Rabbi Aron Moss
"I'm not a girl, I'm a boy."

Female Identity and the Mitzvot
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The most significant expression of reciprocation.

The Cry of Redemption
by Moshe Kempinski
After crying out, we must act.

Mah Nishtanah: The Four Answers
by Rabbi Aron Moss
The Four Questions are actually four statements.

Rabban Gamliel and the Matzah
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
An amazing contribution to the shaping of Judaism.

Redemption of Creation
by Rabbi Mois Navon
Consternation over Birkat HaChamah.

The Moment of Decision
by Shira Smiles
We are asked to internalize the lesson of the sun.

Sh'foch Chamatcha: Justice
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
The truth of "b'chol dor vador" and the geulah.

Unity Governments & the Mishkan
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Before the lion sits together with the lamb...

The Twilight Hours
by Moshe Kempinski
This is a very dangerous time.

The Root of All Evil
by Rabbi Shea Hecht
Money is getting a bad rap.

A Holy Man in Afghanistan
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Without warning, he was hit by a rocket.

A Tale of Two Mountains
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
The Temple Mount and Mount Sinai.

Divided by a Common Bible
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Hear that Bible's message of morality.

Purim: As Happy as a Child
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Am I supposed to just switch on happiness at will?

The Joy of a Mitzvah on Purim
by Rabbi Shea Hecht
What has become of the mitzvah of shalach manos.

Zion Needs the Messiah
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Even though he may tarry, we are not to lose hope.

Yeshiva, Science, College, Faith
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Their aims are different.

The Month of Adar
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
We increase our joy.

The Jew and the Stranger
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
The paradigmatic bond of Moshe and Yitro.

The Twilight of Rabbi Kook
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
A mighty figure who fought for truth.

Am I My Brother's Keeper?
by Rabbi Shea Hecht
Unhealthy misperceptions about reporting abuse.

Bless Us
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
An occupational hazard of religious observance.

How Are Leaders Produced?
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The religious public lacks a leadership tradition.

The Tree-People of Israel
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
We will be eternally planted in Zion.

Psalms 12: Circles and Lines
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Kabbalists distinguished between the two realms.

Teshuvah During Zion’s Birth
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Take shelter in good deeds and complete teshuvah.

Soul With a Healthy Appetite
by Rabbi Aron Moss
What Jewish mothers know.

The Torah on 'Disengagement'
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
It goes without saying...

Fear Within, Fear Without
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
How were we meant to change the world?

How to Act During Zion’s Birth
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
There will be a period of birth pangs.

True Guardians
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
Legality does not always equate with morality.

Psalm 27: Unanswered Prayers
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Understanding the very essence of prayer.

Yosef and Yehuda: Then and Now
by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
Making the best of it and seeking perfection.

The Fast of the Tenth
by Daniel Pinner
When Jewish independence was extinguished.

HaShem's Faith in Us
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
The Creator has faith in the world; and in us.

Saving Another's Life
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
It is forbidden to stand aside and be apathetic.

Chanukah: Richness of Spirit
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
An important part of the message of Chanukah.

Chanukah and Domestic Peace
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Lighting when people are coming home from work.

Rosh Chodesh and the Greeks
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
It seems a strange mitzvah to oppose.

Christmas Tree in a Jewish Home?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
I am in a tricky situation.

Imagining Chanukah
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
Imagination vs. intellect in the Chanukah lights.

The Unknown Warrior of Chanukah
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
There's one person whose courage no one thinks of.

After the Chabad House Massacre
by Rabbi Eliezer Waldman
We are all emissaries.

No Smoking Allowed
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
It has become undeniably clear.

A Meticulously Observant Jew
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Tzitzis hang freely from their uniforms.

An Ocean of Tears
by Rabbi Aron Moss
The death of that selfless couple has hit me hard.

Act Local, Think Global
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Continue Avraham's mission in the Promised Land.

Can We Conquer Death?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
A profound message of hope in the midst of sorrow.

A Parable for Our Times
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Leaving the farm.

Coming to Judaism - Part III
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
For Jews unafraid to face Jewish verities.

The Laws of Brit Milah
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
"Of greater importance than all other mitzvot."

Coming to Judaism - Part II
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
The Creator directly introduced Himself.

T'filat Chana
by Batya Medad
The ambiguous nature of Hebrew is the key.

Coming to Judaism - Part I
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
A compelling case for the Torah's truth.

Lech Lecha: Hail to the Chief
by Levi Chazen
The Ishmaelite exile at the End of Days.

The LHC & Maimonides’ Microscope
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
A new glimpse of G-d’s subtle wisdom.

The 'Noah Covenant' With Mankind
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Not everyone has to be Jewish.

Religious vs. Secular Law
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
We have a principle, Dina D'malchuta Dina.

Hey Noah, Nice Boat
by Levi Chazen
An amazing aspect of human nature.

Woman and the Forbidden Fruit
by Chana Weisberg
Chavah longed for this new knowledge.

Gan Eden: Adam Names Names
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
Names, in the Hebrew language, reflect reality.

Two Kinds of Dwellings
by Sharona Margolin Halickman
Two mitzvot with something special in common.

Why Does It Always Rain?
by Rabbi Aron Moss
This question puzzles meteorologists everywhere.

Sukkot and the Wedding Feast
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Alas, this is all just a glorious dream - for now.

'On This Day, G-d Will Forgive'
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Rejoicing on Yom Kippur over G-d's grace.

Yom Kippur: Past and Future
by Dr. David S. Ribner
The history and meaning of Kol Nidrei.

The Holy King
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Why change the text of the prayers for ten days?

The Berditchever Rebbe's Prayer
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
"You commanded a t'ruah and they blow a hundred!"

What a Difference a Day Can Make
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
We are finally conscious of G-d's presence.

The Music of Teshuvah
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The shofar is a wake-up call.

Signs and Omens on Rosh Hashanah
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Conjuring positive prayers for a good year.

Sacrifices
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Ancient man took it for granted.

Respecting Our Souls
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
The soul stems from the Divine essence.

Seeing Your Soul
by Rabbi Aron Moss
What does it actually mean to have a soul?

Counting Blessings and Calories
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Giving expression to one's faith.

Why You Shouldn't Be Religious
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Welcome to the grey area.

Guard My Tongue and Lips
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The two aspects of speech.

Shehecheyanu
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
The way to greet a new and exciting moment.

All Israelis are 'Settlers'
by Sharona Margolin Halickman
Equal to all of the other mitzvot put together.

The Laws of Elul and Selichot
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Time set aside for self-improvement.

Jerusalem and the Summer of Love
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Between the Six-Day War and East Village hippies.

Meditation and Shoelaces
by Rabbi Aron Moss
Ideals are concretised through actions.

Eikev: A Declaration of Faith
by Daniel Pinner
Delving into what God is telling us in the Shema.

Surviving and Growing
by Rabbi Aron Moss
The life that was is gone.

Psalm 122: Peace and Scholars
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
True peace comes through divergent views.

Va'etchanan: Both Sides Now
by Rabbi S. Weiss
The significance of Moshe's last mitzvah.

A Look at Tu B'Av
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
For the purpose of establishing Jewish families.

Our Own Flesh and Blood
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
There is pattern and purpose in the world.

Know Your Life's Purpose
by Rabbi Aron Moss
The Rebbe's answer to the ultimate question.

Signs of Life
by Rabbi S. Weiss
We won't dwell too long on the destruction.

The Beauty of the Universe
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The Temple promotes the world's spiritual advance.

Taking the Plunge
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The soul is reluctant to jump, but God guides it.

Who is God's Suffering Servant?
by Rabbi Tovia Singer
The broad rabbinic consensus.

The geography of Tisha B'Av
by Stephen Gabriel Rosenberg
The location of Jerusalem is sacred, but how did that come about?

The Jewish Approach to Converts
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The Torah takes a firm stand on this issue.

The Ten Lost Tribes
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
They were not lost, only displaced.

The Real Messianic Jews
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Jews who have remained faithful to Judaism.

Personal Pain, Universal Prayer
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
A universal perspective in the midst of suffering.

Psalm 97: Light for the Tzaddik
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
We find that light comes before joy.

Religion: On Earth and in Space
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Is religion to blame - even in outer space?

A tale of two converts
by Stewart Weiss
Why someone seeks to become Jewish often determines just that.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Diamonds
by Rabbi Dov Greenberg
The anti-Zionist atheist Jew and the Rebbe.

Terrorists for Captives?
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
It is forbidden to give in to any such extortion.

The Ten Suggestions
by Dinka Kumer
The 10 Commandments is the right address to start.

What Would Hillel Say?
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
"Progressive" Jews bend text to get desired result.

From Zion to Jerusalem
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The internal - external meaning of the Holy City.

Even in the Shadow of Death
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Doing what needs to be done is not a decision.

Ma'ariv
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
The time of transition.

Yom HaAtzmaut as a Festival
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
A modern-day miracle is being celebrated.

The Siren's Song
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Contrasts and commonalities of two sirens.

Rabbi Kook on the 'Hillel Sandwich'
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Examine the significance of matzah and maror.

Deconstructing Dayeinu
by Rabbi Avi Shafran
Enough? What are we saying?

Nissan and Aseret Yemei T'shuvah
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
Days of t'shuvah via love of God.

Making Pesach With Our Hands
by Rabbi Francis Nataf
Do physical preparations really 'get in the way'?

Tacheilis... yes or no?
by Judah HaKohain
Interesting video from Arutz Sheva regarding the wearing of tacheilis (blue thread).

On Women Wearing Tallit and T'fillin
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Are women allowed?

The Real Story of Purim
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Intrigue in the palace is just a sideshow.

The Holy Chutzpah of Mordechai
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Haman was enraged at Mordechai’s refusal to bow.

Two Adars and Queen Esther's Tomb
Aligning the lunar calendar.

The Moshiach/The End of Days
Knowledge of G-d will fill the world. The whole world will worship the One G-d of Israel.

We Need Your Prayers
by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
Each of our prayers serves the cosmic purpose.

'I Don't Observe Shabbat, Why Should I Wear a Kippah?'
by Rabbi Shlomo T. Chein
I am not shomer shabbos [Shabbat observant] though I want to be. I have only recently started to observe kashrut.

The Origins of T'fillin
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
The name is probably from t'fillah, "prayer," and denotes prayer-accompaniments.

ABCs of Judaism
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg
Embedded deep in our consciousness is the knowledge about the purpose of creation, how to love, how to reach our potential. It's all there. We just need the basic tools... the ABCs.

Day to Day Judaism: Prayer
by Rabbi Maurice Lamm
Jewish prayer is a discipline. Don't just wait for the mood to strike. Prayer is subordinate to study, but taken together, Jewish Prayer and Torah study are the yin and yang of religious life.

Israel in Exile
by Rabbi Berel Wein
For nearly two millennium, Jews were alien sojourners in Christian Europe, and even in Moslem Africa and Asia Minor.