torah

This week’s parsha, Chayei Sarah, begins with the counting of Sarah’s years upon her death. Avrohom subsequently procures ownership of Ma’aras Hamachpelah {the Tomb of… Read More »A Step Down – A Step Up

One of the most meaningful and inspiring moments for us as teachers at Ohr Somayach is participating in our students’ wedding celebrations and standing with… Read More »Eternal Bliss

This week, the Torah tells us the fascinating story of Eliezer’s mission to find a wife for Yitzchok, his master Avraham’s son. Eliezer was referred… Read More »On Whose Account?

The Hidden Agenda[1] Please say that you are my sister, so that it will go well with me…and that I may live because of you.[2]… Read More »The Hidden Agenda

Many years ago, when I was still a single Yeshiva Bochur, I was given the privileged assignment to give a ride to a very great… Read More »Holy Potato Kugel

BS”D Volume 39, No. 4 15 Marcheshvan 5785 November 16, 2024 Sponsored by Mrs. Rochelle Dimont and family in memory of grandmother, Chaya Sarah bat… Read More »Sleep Tight

Do not seek greatness for yourself and do not crave honor. Do more than you have studied and do not desire the ‘table’ of kings.… Read More »Chapter 6, Mishna 5(c): The Primordial Sin – Part III

This week we read the parsha of Vayera. Avrohom was sitting by the entrance to his tent fervently hoping for some passersby. Seeing how badly… Read More »Share the Sharing

Each year as we begin reading the Torah anew, we gain fresh inspiration and insight into the transcendent actions of our patriarchs and matriarchs. Although… Read More »Beyond The Call of Duty

  In what must be one of the greatest transitional scenes in the entire Biblical narrative, this week the Torah transposes us from the gracious… Read More »Meting Justice – Meeting Kindness