26 Jul The Essence of Love
In his monumental work about midos (character traits), the Orchos Tzadikim, declares that love has the greatest potential to wreak havoc in a person’s life, more than any other midah....
19 Jul Making Our Mate Number One
The Torah dictates to us that a Kohein must maintain a higher level of kedusha, holiness. As it says, “Lo yitama b’amav,” he should not become contaminated to the dead...
12 Jul When Did You Think Last?
The Torah proclaims,“Al kein yomru hamoshlim,bo’u cheshbon.” The Gemora in Bava Basra interprets this verse homiletically as follows. “Hamoshlim, eIlu hamoshlim b’yitzram – Rulers refers to those who rule...
05 Jul How Can I Help You?
Once again, I turn my reader’s attention to the Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh. In Number 68, he declares that for a successful life, “Tzedek tzedek tirdof,” one should vigorously pursue acts...
28 Jun Don’t Be a Snob
Once again, I’d like to share with my dear readers another piece of wisdom from the Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh. In Number 67 of this holy sefer, the Rosh tackles the...
21 Jun The Daily Torah Imperative
As we take leave of Shavuos, we should try to ensure that its lingering memory should be more than our favorite blintzes and cheesecake. Now, while we still remember our...
14 Jun What is the Most Challenging Mitzvah?
Let me ask you a philosophical question. What is the hardest mitzvah in the Torah? The most difficult and challenging to fulfill? The Pirkei d’Rebbe Eliezer says that the hardest...
07 Jun Haste Makes Waste
Once again, as in the previous two columns, I’d like to share with you another piece of sage advice from the ancient book of wisdom, Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh. The Rosh...
01 Jun The Spector of Death
Last week, I reported to you that I started giving a series of lectures (on TorahAnytime.com and KolHaloshon) from the amazing sefer Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh. I’d like to share with...