03 Jan New Year’s Resolutions
The Gemora teaches us, “Im ein daas, havdala minayin – Without knowledge, how does one differentiate?” This is the reason why on Motzoi Shabbos we say the havdala the insertion...
Shabbos Times for Dec 01, 2023 | 18 Kislev, 5784 | Parshas Vayishlach | Candle Lighting Time: 4:11 PM | Havdalah (72 min): 5:41 PM
19 Dec Priority Number One
The Torah tells us that when Eisav confronted Yaakov, everyone lined up and bowed before him. When it was Rochel’s turn, Yosef, her son, stood in front of her and...
29 Nov It’s All a Matter of Inches
One Friday morning, about a month ago, I awoke late. The evening before, I was working till the wee hours of the morning and slept through my alarm clock. Staten...
08 Nov I Have No Time
As I was walking home from shul on Friday night, I was thinking about the sermon I had just delivered exhorting my congregants to always be on guard from the...
13 Oct The Symbolism of the Succah
For every Yom Tov, it is very meaningful to know the specific reasons for each holiday. But when it comes to Succos, it is a Halachic requirement. As the Bais...
20 Sep Make Yourself a To-Do-Better List
Before Rosh HaShanah, there is a universal quest to ask Hashem for a better year. Better parnasa/livelihood, better nachas, better gezundt, better shalom bais/marital harmony. Better, better, better. Hashem responds,...
13 Sep We Really Can Change!
Recently, I gave a shiur on sholom bayis-marital harmony. A day later, I asked one of my friends who attended with his wife if he thought it was helpful. He...
06 Sep The Torah Way To Go To Sleep
When preparing ourselves for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, many people concentrate upon character refinement. They might work hard to improve their anger control, they struggle mightily to stamp-out forbidden...
23 Aug Changing For the Better (Part One)
It’s hard to believe, but it’s nearly that time of the year again. The month of Elul. As we try to squeeze the last drops of juice from our vacations and...
16 Aug Why Do Some Prayers Go Unanswered?
As Jews, we are taught that when we need something we should pray to Hashem for His assistance. But, what do we do when we have prayed hard and it...