07 Oct The Central Theme of Sukkos
The Bach teaches us that one of the unique features of the mitzvah of sukkah is that it is imperative to have the correct kavanah, concentration, when doing the mitzvah....
Shabbos Times for Jun 06, 2025 | 10 Sivan, 5785 | Parshas Nasso | Candle Lighting Time: 11:42 PM | Havdalah (72 min): 1:12 AM
02 Oct Teshuvah, Tefilah, Tzedakah
The three ingredients to negate an evil decree before Yom Kippur are Teshuvah, Tefilah and Tzedakah – Repentance, Prayer and Charity. As we approach the awesome days of Rosh HaShannah...
24 Sep Feel Awe But Never Give Up
The posuk says, “Aryeh shoag, mi lo yirah – The lion roared, who is not afraid?” The verse is interpreted homiletically to reflect on the feelings of fear and trepidation...
17 Sep Where Hashem is Found in our Marriage
We postpone once again our crash course on tefilah for another Elul discussion. The Torah teaches us the importance of the shanah rishonah, the first year of marriage. It recommends, “Noki...
10 Sep Are Our Prayers Repulsive?
We interrupt our series on tefilah for a timely discussion about Elul. About 45 years ago, I was a student in the Yeshiva of Staten Island. One Rosh HaShanah, Rav Moshe...
03 Sep 18 Ways to More Effective Prayer (Part 6)
Once again, we continue our crash course on skillful prayer. Effective Way Number Seven: One’s prayers are always heard by Hashem when one davens in a minyan. On the other hand, when...
27 Aug 18 Ways to More Effective Prayer (Part 5)
We will continue now our crash course on skillful prayer. We are taught in the third perek of Masechtas Kallah Rabosi, “Kol hamevakeish shalom, ein tefiloso chozeres reikom – Whoever...
19 Aug An Interview With the Yetzer HaRa About Daf Yomi
We interrupt our series on tefilah for this timely interview with the Yeitzer HaRa. A few days ago, as I was strolling down Thirteenth Avenue, I saw a harried Yeitzer HaRa...
13 Aug 18 Ways to More Effective Prayer (Part 4)
Let’s continue our crash course on superior tefilah. The Gemora in Berachos asks, “What time should a person do if he prays and his prayers go unanswered?” The Gemora answers,...
07 Aug 18 Ways to More Effective Prayer (Part 3)
Let us continue our crash course on the art of prayer. The posuk says, “Va’ani sifilasi lacha Hashem eis ratzon – And I let my prayer come before You at...