August 2020

I was spat on today. Nothing serious, I know, but obviously disturbing. We are living in a “free society” and shouldn’t be frightened to go… Read More »Chapter One Hundred Thirty

Efron replied to Avraham, telling him, “Listen my master; what is 400 shekels worth of land between you and me? Bury your dead.” (Bereshith 23:13-14)… Read More »Price Hiking

This week, Women in Judaism offers the second in a two-part series examining the women of the Exodus and their extraordinary clarity, commitment and enthusiasm.… Read More »Jewish Women and the Path to Redemption Part II

Towards the end of his reign, King David instructed his general, Yoav, to travel throughout the Land of Israel and count all the people in… Read More »Prayers Against Pestilence

Torah is greater than priesthood and kingship, for kingship is acquired with 30 qualities, priesthood is acquired with 24, whereas the Torah is acquired with… Read More »Chapter 6, Mishna 6: The 48 Ways: 22(a): Are the Sages Infallible? Part I

And you will eat and be sated, and you shall bless God, your God, for the good land He has given you. (Devarim 8:10) VERY… Read More »The Blessing of Blessing

BS”D Volume 34, No. 41 18 Av 5780 August 8, 2020 Many verses in this week’s Parashah list the praises of Eretz Yisrael. Among other… Read More »Hashem Is Always Watching!

…and you will say to yourself, “My strength and the might of my hand that has accumulated this wealth for me.” But you must remember… Read More »Laughing All the Way to the Bank

“You shall place these words of Mine upon your heart…” (11:18) In the second portion of the Krias Shema, we find the instruction to constantly… Read More »The Spice Of Life

The word that this week’s Torah reading derives its name from is Ekev. There are many subtle nuances that exist within this short three letter… Read More »Think About the Heels