The Value of a Mitzvah
By Leibel Estrin Once upon a time, two souls met each other at a crossroads. One was going to Heaven, the other was going to a body on Earth. “Tell me,” the Neshoma on his...
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The Voice of Yaakov
By Rabbi Dovid Markel When Yitzchak desired to bless his son Esav, Yaakov cunningly took his place. Suspecting that the individual before him may not have indeed been Esav, Yitzchak asked his son...
Parshas Toldos – Yitzchak and Avraham
The similarity between Yitzchak and Avraham.
Parshas Toldos – The Story Behind the Blessings
The Kabbalah of the story of Esav.
The Essence of Torah
By Leibel Estrin The word “Torah” is related to the Hebrew word horaah, which means “instruction.” It teaches us how to live in a holy way. The Torah consists of five “books.” Beraishis...
In Pursuit
Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz once saw his students worried. Upon asking them the reason, they responded: “We are worried because our evil inclination is in pursuit of us.” The Rebbe responded: “I see that...
No More Rebbe
After the passing of Rabbi Yehudah Tzvi of Setrin, the elder chassidim refused to accept the leadership of his son, Rabbi Avraham, saying, “The face of Moshe was like the sun, while his student,...
After Life
By Leibel Estrin The stereotypical view of Heaven is a pleasure palace, a reward that is not related to the behavior that caused it. Judaism looks at the Olam HaEmes (the World of...
Parshas Chayei Sara – Agents and Matchmakers
Did Eliezer make the match or did he merely serve as a matchmaker?
