Tehilim Psalm 43
In this week’s Psalm, King David asks Hashem to champion his cause and avenge him against the nations who are ‘without kindness.’ Rabbi Hirsch...
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RUBASHKIN REALITY CHECK
Dear Rabbi
I was absolutely amazed and disappointed and dismayed that you wrote a whole page in praise of S. Rubashkin in last week's Jewish...
Bilam’s Lessons of Jewish History
Bilam and Balak’s conspiracy to halt the Jewish advance dominates most of parshat Balak even though the story could easily have been summarized in a few brief verses. Bilam’s prophecies are included, in part, because...
Parshat Matot-Masei
Rabbi Zecharia ben Avkulas was responsible for the destruction of our Temple. Who was this Rabbi and why was such a suggestion given?
During these...
SHABBAT UK SPECIAL
Why Shabbat Candles?
Dear Rabbi,
I was attending a pre-Shabbat UK talk last week. I was amazed how many women don’t light the Shabbat candles. And...
Yitro: Trust Me. Trust is a Good Thing.
The crossing of the sea and the delivery of the Torah are each monumental events in Jewish history. As we crossed a swirling ocean...
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Why Must I Keep A Kippa on my Head?
Dear Rabbi
I’m sure this was asked in the past but a scroll through your columns I couldn’t...
Shemita and Corona
By Rabbi Moshe Targin
In the modern industrialized world the mitzvah of Shemittah may seem a bit remote with little relevance for our daily urbanized...
Naso, a brave new world
The drama of a nazir illustrates our delicate interface with the physical world which surrounds us. God crafted us as spiritual creatures- more angel...
