Parashat Shelah tells the tragic story of “Het Ha’meragelim” – the sin of the spies, who were sent to scout the Land of Israel in advance of Beneh Yisrael’s entry into the land. The spies returned and...
A mission gone awry. In this week’s parsha, Shelach, we learn of the meraglim, scouts sent to check out the Promised Land, prior to Bnei Yisroel settling there. As Moshe recounts, the people said,...
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. -- General Montgomery The Hole in the Roof A rabbi stands before his congregation and reports to them that a massive hole has been found in the roof...
I was speaking with a nurse in a doctor’s office last Friday when mid- conversation, responding to something I said, she used the word “bashert.” The word made no sense in context and it was clear as she...
While the winds of war blow harder every day, Israel is preparing for the northern front with Hezbollah in Lebanon. As always, everything that our nation faces is guided by our Torah and sages, and we should learn...
Dear Rabbi and Shira , I’m engaged to an awesome girl but I am not sure what to do about her work habits . She has a challenging job that keeps...
Miriam’s Act of Patience: Payback Time Comes Years Later When Miriam the prophetess was afflicted with Tza’raas, she was required to remain outside the camp, per the prescribed procedure. During the time, the nation did not proceed on their journey....
In our Maariv prayers, we thank Hashem for being, “Machalif es hazmanim – Changing the seasons.” Since it adds spice and variety to life, we acknowledge our appreciation for this on a daily basis. And although every season...
It states (Tehillim 32:10) “For him who trusts in Hashem – Hashem’s kindness will encompass him.” The Midrash says on this pasuk, “Even if a person is a rasha if he trusts in Hashem, he will be enveloped in Hashem’s...
Does one need to tovel electric appliances? There are many different appliances; there is no one rule. For example, an urn should be toiveled. Obviously, after you toivel an urn, you should not use it for a while until...