The Gate Of Return – Chapter 3
Certainly, “G-d seeks all hearts”, and He is specifically very close to the brokenhearted, as previously mentioned. This refers to one who is distant who has come close to G-d. This is because certainly,...
Neirot
The Gate Of Return – Chapter 4
The above explains the verse, “The foolish afflict themselves on account of their sinful ways”. These sinners are rebels, who have cast off the yoke of Heaven. If they have not repented for the...
The Gate Of Return – Chapter 5
From all of the above we can understand the statement, “The path of the wicked is like darkness, they know not on what they stumble”. “The path of the wicked [is like darkness]” is...
The Gate Of Return – Chapter 6
We may now begin to understand the explanation of the verse which was mentioned earlier, “My tears have been my bread etc”. It was explained before, regarding the matter of the midnight prayer of...
The Gate of Return – Chapter 7
We must now understand the continuation of the verse, “He did not sit in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the Torah of the L-rd, and in His Torah he toils...
The Gate of Return – Chapter 8
It must now be understood that both within the aspect of fear of sin and in the aspect of fear of G-d, there are two types of fears. The first comes because of the...
Emor – A Lesson In Education
This week’s parsha teaches us an important educational lesson.
The Essence Of The Torah
Hillel said that not doing something hateful to our fellow is the essence of the Torah. But, how is that possible?
Sefira – Appreciating Life’s gifts
Do you ever feel that just when you are overwhelmed in life G-d gives us something else to worry about? This essay speaks about appreciating the small moments in life.
The Miracle Of Birth
An expose on the miracle of birth through the lens of Torah.
