Moving the Menorah
By Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin My menorah stands on a small table in a doorway. My children run around and I am afraid they will knock over and ruin the menorah. May I move...
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Parshas Mikeitz – The Behavior of Rueven
Why did Rueven rebuke his brothers?
Parshas Mikeitz – Chanukah and Trust in HaShem
Two forms of trust in G-d.
Tefilla Tips
By Rabbi David Sterne Last week, we analyzed the Hebrew etymology of the word, tefila (“prayer”) and concluded that it is from a word meaning “struggle, or wrestle,” as Rashi says. Proper tefila...
Running Away From Evil
By Rabbi Dovid Markel The mishna in the tractate of Pesachim[1] states: “What is the difference between the Passover as celebrated (by the Israelites while) in Egypt, and that observed by later generations?...
The 19th of Kislev and Yosef
By Rabbi Dovid Markel This week’s parsha tells of the story of Yosef and his brothers. His brothers, resentful of him, sell him into Egyptian slavery. There Yosef is a servant in the...
Parshat Vayeshev – The Secret of Success
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. When Yosef first arrived in Egypt after having been sold by his brothers, he experienced much hardship. During this time however, he prospered...
Overview of Prayer
By Leibel Estrin The Hebrew word for prayer, tefila, is related to the word, p’lillim, means to “judge oneself.” Prayer helps us work on ourselves so that we can become better people. At...
Parshas VaYeishev- In Search For Serenity
Yaakov wished to live in serenity but then troubles sprung up on him.
Parshas VaYeishev – A G-dly Nation
In this week’s parsha we learn the severity of shaming one’s fellow.
