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22 articles- The Metzora and Free WillAn exploration of why the Torah devotes two parashiot to tzaraat, the role of Divine intervention in free will, and the evolving challenge of lashon hara today.
- The Great ShabbosRabbi Daniel Coren explores why the Sabbath before Passover is called Shabbos Hagadol, highlighting how the Exodus reveals Hashem's active involvement in the wo
- Our Innate Potential for TransformationExplore the spiritual lessons of the Exodus and Matzah, focusing on our innate potential for rapid transformation and the importance of intellectual humility.
- Well ConnectedThe Tzemach Tzedek explains how hearing stories, listening to niggunim, and reviewing teachings connects a person to their Rebbe's action, speech, and thought.
- Leil Shimurim – The Night of Awaiting RedemptionExplore the meaning of Leil Shimurim, the night of anticipation and protection, and how our bitachon in Hashem's promises leads to the ultimate redemption.
- Shabbos Hagadol Klal Yisroel’s Bar MitzvahExplore why Shabbos Hagadol is considered the Bar Mitzvah of the Jewish people and the significance of the three offerings brought by a Metzora for atonement.
- Pninim on the Seder NightInsights from Rav Shteinman on the Seder night, explaining the origin of the Simanim and the true nature of the mitzvah to tell the story of the Exodus to one's
- The Middle PathExplore the spiritual meaning of the metzora's purification ritual and how the cedar, crimson wool, and hyssop represent the Rambam's middle path of humility.
- Hallel at the SederExplore the dual nature of Hallel at the Seder, moving from prose to poetry as we relive the Exodus and offer a spontaneous song of praise to Hashem.
- Testimony and InscriptionRav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik explains the Haggadah as both eyewitness testimony (Haggadat Eidut) and a permanent inscription (Sippur) on the hearts of our childre
- Listening to the MatzaRabbi Berel Wein explores how the rituals of Pesach, particularly eating matza, bridge the gap between ancient Jewish history and our modern spiritual identity.
- Sensitivity in HalachaExplore the halachic sensitivity shown to a bride during the Korban Pesach, teaching us to respect others' feelings even when their concerns are not based on re
- Eating to LiveExplore the Jewish perspective on elevating the act of eating from a physical necessity to a spiritual mitzvah, centered on the lessons of the Korban Pesach.
- Chiyuv of Women in the Mitzvos of the SederAn analysis of why women are obligated in Seder mitzvos despite being time-sensitive, covering Matza, the Four Cups, Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim, Maror, and leanin
- Hearing the Footsteps of Moshiach This Shabbos HagadolRabbi Scheiner explores the spiritual significance of tzaraas and the joy of immediate atonement, urging us to guard our speech this Shabbos Hagadol.
- Job descriptionA humorous anecdote about the challenges of explaining a career in the aerospace industry and the resulting misunderstanding of the term defense contractor.
- Pulled throughA humorous short story about a person recounting a long list of medical conditions that turned out to be a very difficult spelling test.
- What are the oddsA humorous anecdote about Great-aunt Faygie, her fear of flying, and her unique interpretation of statistical probability regarding bombs on airplanes.
- Job InterviewA humorous short story about a job applicant who uses the acronym AMAP to describe their salary expectations during an interview.
- Care and FeedingA humorous anecdote featuring a doctor's simple and practical advice to a new mother regarding the basic care and feeding of her first baby.
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