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17 articles- The Sea Split TwiceExplore the Targum Yonatan and Maharil Diskin's insights on why the sea split a second time specifically for Dasan and Avirom despite their history of trouble.
- Seeing the GoodRabbi Daniel Coren explores the theme of hakaras hatov, the essence of Hashem's goodness, and finding the song within life's challenges through Parshas Beshalac
- Celebrating the FutureRabbi YY Jacobson shares a powerful story of the Belzer Rebbe's first Shabbos in Israel in 1944, teaching how to find the strength to sing despite immense loss.
- Act Positively and Receive Positivity from AboveA Chassidic teaching from the Magid of Mezritch and the Baal HaTanya on how our earthly actions and mindset influence the spiritual response from above.
- Oz Yoshir – Where Does the Shira EndExplore the halachic debate over whether the verse Ki Va Sus is part of Az Yashir, its impact on Sefer Torah writing, and customs for singing the Shira.
- The Light of ShabbosA moving story about the Seer of Lublin's wife, a wealthy irreligious man named Peter, and the transformative power of the Shabbos candles' light.
- The Wicked Dasan and AviramAn exploration of why Dasan and Aviram were spared during the plague of darkness and how their selfless acts as officers in Egypt led to their eventual repentan
- Rachamei ShamayimExplore the parallels between current events in Gaza and the Red Sea with Parshas Beshalach, emphasizing the power of prayer and the role of Tzadikim.
- The Guru and the Hasid The Stranger than Fiction True Story of Swami VijayanandaThe remarkable encounter between two Hasidic men and Swami Vijayananda, a 93-year-old Hindu guru in India who was born Avraham Yitzhak to a Hasidic family.
- The Rebbe Maharash and the Lost SoulA powerful story of the Rebbe Maharash's journey to a Parisian casino to rescue a lost Jewish soul and inspire a return to his heritage and faith.
- Tu BShevat The New Year for TreesAn exploration of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for Trees, explaining its halachic significance for tithes and orlah, and its spiritual message of renewal.
- Hisorerus During a Time of HardshipA call to spiritual awakening and increased Torah study during times of war and tragedy, emphasizing the power of zechuyos and teshuvah to protect Klal Yisrael.
- The Abarbanel on Parshas BshalachAbarbanel analyzes the differences between the two instances of water from the rock, explaining the symbolic connection between the first miracle and the Torah.
- A Matter of Perception For Tu BShvat and Parshas BeshalachExplore the Maggid of Mezeritch's insight on the waters of Marah, revealing how our internal spiritual and psychological state shapes our perception of reality.
- The Point of No ReturnRabbi Jonathan Sacks explores why the Israelites fought Amalek bravely after fearing the Egyptians, explaining the psychological power of the point of no return
- It Wasnt Exactly a Shining MomentLearn the halachic guidelines on sharing personal stories that involve others, even when you are one of the parties involved in the misadventure.
- JokesA collection of lighthearted jokes and humorous anecdotes including puns about labor, bears, and everyday life situations.
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