In the previous class we discussed how the Jewish perspective on sexuality has both spiritual and physical underpinnings. We also mentioned the significance of mikvah… Read More »Men and Women in Jewish Relationships Part II
Last class we reviewed the tenth blessing of the Shemoneh Esrai, turning our focus from the initial individual requests to the communal blessings, and focusing… Read More »Restoration of Justice
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(b) – Arrogance vs. Self-Awareness
Yehoshua 2:1 This week’s haftorah reveals to us the power of perfect faith and the miraculous events that can result from such inner strength. The… Read More »Haftorah Parshas Shlach
They returned from scouting the Land at the end of forty days. They went, and they came to Moshe and Aaron and all the congregation… Read More »The Journey Home
Many years ago, a young man was suggested to a family looking to find a good match for their daughter. He was scholarly, well-mannered, and… Read More »Listen for Your Prophecy
These divrei Torah were adapted from the hashkafa portion of Rabbi Yissocher Frand’s Commuter Chavrusah Series on the weekly portion: #1165 Tallis Falling off During… Read More »Kalev’s Side Trip to Chevron
“We are ready. We shall ascend to the place of which Hashem spoke, for we sinned.” Moshe said, “Why do you transgress the word of… Read More »Climb The Most Important Mountain
BS”D Volume 35, No. 33 25 Sivan 5781 June 5, 2021 L’ilui Nishmat Liba Devorah bat Aharon Shimon a”h At the beginning of our Parashah,… Read More »Start Small!
Yehoshua ben (son of) Perachia and Nittai of Arbel received the transmission from them [the rabbis of Mishna 4]. Yehoshua ben Perachia said: Make for… Read More »Chapter 1, Mishna 6(a): Rabbis Versus Friends