Parshat Ki Teitzei – A Captive Woman
By Rabbi Dovid Markel In this week’s parsha, Ki Teitzei, the Torah expresses the curious law of the Eshet Yifat Toar, saying (Devarim 21:10-11): “If you go out to war against your...
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Three Groups of Chassidim
The Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn is said to have divided his chassidim into three groups:[1] There are Chabad chassidim, chassidim who pray using the siddur constructed by the first Chabad Rebbe,...
Respecting Tradition
Only when we respect the scholarship of the generations that came before us can we ensure the continuity of the Jewish People.
Parshat Shoftim – Appointing Judges
The significance of judges in our personal lives.
Parshat Shoftim – Appointing Kings
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. This week’s parsha expresses the directive that Israel appoint a king. Ironically though, when Israel asked for a king, G-d was disappointed with their...
Parshat Shoftim – Cities of Refuge
The proofs that Maimonides brings for Moshiach.
Rosh HaShana – Where Were You Until Now?!
G-d asks each of us where we were.
Have You Had Your Mezuzos Checked Recently?
The importance of checking mezuzot.
The Importance of Kaddish
The importance of the recitation of kaddish, contrary to those that deprecate the practice.
Parshat Re’eh – Choose Life
By Rabbi Dovid Markel This week’s parsha, Re’eh, begins with the following statement about the blessings and curses that come as a result of following G-d’s Will: The verse (Devarim 11:26-28) states: “Behold,...
