The Shofar Teaches Us The Importance Of The Here And Now
By Rabbi Benny Berlin
Shofar blowing is one of the pinnacle parts of Rosh Hashanah. Even visually, it signifies the day. But why do we specifically blow a shofar shel...
Elul Concert 5784
Last Sunday, September 15, Ishay Ribo and Co. conquered MSG, “The World’s Most Famous arena. Throughout the evening, I could not help but scan the rafters of the arena...
Why Am I Here?
Musings Of A Shliach From Montana
His name is Ori.
His right arm is covered in tattoos, his smile is contagious, and his gratitude for being at our Shabbos table in...
A World Of Kindness And Berachah
Imagine a world where everyone is taking care of each other and finding ways to deliver joy. Picture a situation where instead of worrying about what the next person...
Ki Savo: No More Boils
By Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein
In one of the scariest passages in the entire Bible, the Torah lists a whole slew of horrible curses set to befall whosoever fails to...
The Source And Centrality Of Mitzvah Observance
Hashem put the world He created in man’s hands. He fashioned man in His own image and gave him the ability and responsibility to harness and drive the world...
Your Garment Of Choice
Reb Yosef Friedensohn, z’l, was a man of faith, a Jewish hero, and a Holocaust survivor. Literally embodying the indestructibility of Klal Yisrael, he had “earned seven diplomas from...
A Dollar For The Unlikely Tanya Teacher
G-d places words in the mouths of certain people at a time when they are capable of delivering an important message that needs to be internalized by us all....
Compassion Is A Lifesaver
Musings Of A Shliach From Montana
Compassion is one of Judaism’s highest values. Hashem is referred to as Av Harachamim (Father of compassion). Since Judaism teaches that humans are uniquely...
Empty Skies, Empty Seats
As summer turns to autumn, the Hebrew month of Elul sweeps in, bringing with it a tide of hope and renewal. Elul marks the onset of a new year...