June 2021

When Moshe ascended to the upper world, says a midrash,[2] he found HKBH reading the section of parah adumah from His Book. Moshe asked, “Why?”… Read More »Preparing for the ER

There are certain character traits which a person is forbidden to accustom himself in, even in moderation. Rather, he must distance himself to the opposite… Read More »Chapter 2, Law 3(d) – The Anger of Sadness

This week we read the parsha of Chukas. “Zos chukas haTorah asher tzivah Hashem (this is the ‘chok’ of the Torah that Hashem has commanded)… Read More »Torah is Not a Religion

The gentiles challenged the Jewish people about the Parah Adumah, Red Cow that is the archetypal Chok, a mitzvah whose meaning is a mystery. The… Read More »By Royal Appointment

What would you consider the most difficult part of a parents’ role? Some would probably say remaining detached is critical to being a successful educator… Read More »Quenching That Raging Thirst

The Mishna (Rosh HaShanah 3:8) notes the similarity between the raised hands of Moshe during the battle with Amalek and the copper snake atop the… Read More »Everyday Miracles

Shoftim 11 This week’s haftorah sheds a ray of light on our dark and troublesome exile. The Book of Shoftim, is replete with experiences during… Read More »Haftorah Commentary Parshas Chukas

It is not so easy having a brother like Esav. We ask one little favor, it wouldn’t cost him a dime. We wanted to pass… Read More »All Pain, No Gain

Friday Night THIS IS A SMALL parsha with big events. Two of the most important people in all of history—Miriam and then Aharon—die in it,… Read More »Mysterious Ways

There are certain character traits which a person is forbidden to accustom himself in, even in moderation. Rather, he must distance himself to the opposite… Read More »Chapter 2, Law 3(c) – Anger and Self-Worship