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Two of the mitzvos particular to Purim are Mishloach Manos, and Matanos L’Evyonim – giving gifts to people, and distributing charity freely. The Sfas Emes explains that the function of these mitzvos as they relate to Purim is that they read more »
Two of the mitzvos particular to Purim are Mishloach Manos, and Matanos L’Evyonim – giving gifts to people, and distributing charity freely. The Sfas Emes explains that the function of these mitzvos as they relate to Purim is that they read more »
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
One of the intriguing features of Parashat Tesaveh is the fact noted by our Sages that Moshe’s name appears nowhere in the Parasha – making this the first Parasha since Parashat Shemot (which tells of Moshe’s birth) not to me read more »
One of the intriguing features of Parashat Tesaveh is the fact noted by our Sages that Moshe’s name appears nowhere in the Parasha – making this the first Parasha since Parashat Shemot (which tells of Moshe’s birth) not to me read more »
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The Midrash Mishlei states that after Moshiach comes, we will cease to observe all the Yomim Tovim, except Purim. Many commentators have asked why this should be. Was Purim as momentous as the Exodus from Egypt, or the giving read more »
The Midrash Mishlei states that after Moshiach comes, we will cease to observe all the Yomim Tovim, except Purim. Many commentators have asked why this should be. Was Purim as momentous as the Exodus from Egypt, or the giving read more »
by Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh
Harav Ginsburgh explains the three levels of our mission in life: nothingness, light, and name and explains how we can use this to help us cope with changes in what appears to be our mission and purpose in li read more »
Harav Ginsburgh explains the three levels of our mission in life: nothingness, light, and name and explains how we can use this to help us cope with changes in what appears to be our mission and purpose in li read more »
by Rabbi Naftali Reich
Few sights were more spectacular than the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest, resplendent in full golden regalia, his vestments formed from the finest fabrics, precious metals and rare jewels. It was a vision of pure artistry and read more »
Few sights were more spectacular than the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest, resplendent in full golden regalia, his vestments formed from the finest fabrics, precious metals and rare jewels. It was a vision of pure artistry and read more »
by Rabbi Yissocher Frand
In Parshas Vayakhel, Rashi identifies Betzalel's grandfather Chur as "the son of Miriam", sister of Moshe. Chazal say that at the time of the building of the Mishkan, Bezalel was only 13 years old. Picture th read more »
In Parshas Vayakhel, Rashi identifies Betzalel's grandfather Chur as "the son of Miriam", sister of Moshe. Chazal say that at the time of the building of the Mishkan, Bezalel was only 13 years old. Picture th read more »
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There were four utensils that were kept inside the Mishkan – the Shulchan, the Aron, the Mizbeach, and the Menora – the Table, the Ark, the Altar, and the Menora.
Regarding the Aron:
וְצִפִּיתָ אֹתוֹ זָהָב טָהוֹר מִבַּיִת וּמִחוּץ read more »
There were four utensils that were kept inside the Mishkan – the Shulchan, the Aron, the Mizbeach, and the Menora – the Table, the Ark, the Altar, and the Menora.
Regarding the Aron:
וְצִפִּיתָ אֹתוֹ זָהָב טָהוֹר מִבַּיִת וּמִחוּץ read more »
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The first law after Sinai addresses a Jew who steals, and cannot afford to repay the theft. Such a person is sold into temporary slavery, and the value of his labor accrues until his debt has been paid off. The laws after Sinai open wit read more »
The first law after Sinai addresses a Jew who steals, and cannot afford to repay the theft. Such a person is sold into temporary slavery, and the value of his labor accrues until his debt has been paid off. The laws after Sinai open wit read more »
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An Eye for an Eye - One of the most famous passages from the Torah appears in this portion regarding the repercussion from seriously injuring a slave. The portion says "If there is serious injury you are to take life for l read more »
An Eye for an Eye - One of the most famous passages from the Torah appears in this portion regarding the repercussion from seriously injuring a slave. The portion says "If there is serious injury you are to take life for l read more »
by Rabbi Eliezer Zeytouneh
Don't HURT people. Don't make people feel inferior to you, don't ACCUSE them - you might get away with it today, but Hashem will be on to you. Life is not a comedy stunt, those words are not funny and they read more »
Don't HURT people. Don't make people feel inferior to you, don't ACCUSE them - you might get away with it today, but Hashem will be on to you. Life is not a comedy stunt, those words are not funny and they read more »
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The Midrash Mishlei states that after Moshiach comes, we will cease to observe all the Yomim Tovim, except Purim. Many commentators have asked why this should be. Was Purim as momentous as the Exodus from Egypt, or the giving read more »
The Midrash Mishlei states that after Moshiach comes, we will cease to observe all the Yomim Tovim, except Purim. Many commentators have asked why this should be. Was Purim as momentous as the Exodus from Egypt, or the giving read more »
There is a Midrash that holds that the regular Chagim as we know them will be modified, scaled back or otherwise abolished completely. The Midrash provides an analogy that it would be like a candle in the daytime to remember miracles in an era of mi
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by Jon Erlbaum
Let’s appreciate just how fantastic this irony is: all along, Haman is oblivious to the fact that every single step he takes towards Jewish destruction is actually depositing another brick in the wall of Jewish salvation. read more »
Let’s appreciate just how fantastic this irony is: all along, Haman is oblivious to the fact that every single step he takes towards Jewish destruction is actually depositing another brick in the wall of Jewish salvation. read more »
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
When or why you should be concerned about your friends, your close ones, and why is there a mitzva to rebuke? Isn't it not caring or knowing and staying aside is better policy and less headache? Who cares what they do. Find read more »
When or why you should be concerned about your friends, your close ones, and why is there a mitzva to rebuke? Isn't it not caring or knowing and staying aside is better policy and less headache? Who cares what they do. Find read more »
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
The Gemara comments, “Just as when Ab comes we reduce our joy, when Adar comes we increase our joy.” Rather than simply establishing the obligation to increase our joy during the month of Adar, the Gemara found it necessary t read more »
The Gemara comments, “Just as when Ab comes we reduce our joy, when Adar comes we increase our joy.” Rather than simply establishing the obligation to increase our joy during the month of Adar, the Gemara found it necessary t read more »
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
Lots of Whys Are Answered read more »
Lots of Whys Are Answered read more »
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The Ponevezh (Ponevitch) Rav, who founded Benei Berak, once asked the Hazon Ish why it was that when it came to collect money for universities, people would write a one-time ten million dollar check and the university was s read more »
The Ponevezh (Ponevitch) Rav, who founded Benei Berak, once asked the Hazon Ish why it was that when it came to collect money for universities, people would write a one-time ten million dollar check and the university was s read more »
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
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Audio Shiur read more »
By Rabbi Yehudah Prero
“. . . and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning to a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and joy. . .” (Esther 9:22)
Rav Tzadok of Lublin writes in Machshavos Charutz read more »
“. . . and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning to a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and joy. . .” (Esther 9:22)
Rav Tzadok of Lublin writes in Machshavos Charutz read more »
This week, I decided to discuss a Purim-related topic instead of a responsum for the date of last Shabbat, the 9th of Adar. I was curious about an enigmatic figure in the Megillah, Harvo read more »
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