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16 articles- Praying with TearsA powerful reflection on the spiritual potency of tears in prayer, featuring a story from Morocco and insights from the Shla Hakadosh on Shemot 22:28.
- Rosh Chodesh Adar RishonRabbi Daniel Coren explores the joy of Adar Rishon, the concept of 60 days of simcha, and poses fundamental questions about the nature and command of happiness.
- Double CompensationRabbi YY Jacobson explores the spiritual meaning of the law of double compensation in Parshat Mishpatim, explaining how teshuvah transforms failure into growth.
- Which is the Real AdarExplore the halachic debate between Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehuda regarding which month in a leap year is considered the primary Adar for vows, divorces, and cont
- It Doesn’t Suit YouTwo powerful stories illustrating how honoring a person's identity and maintaining spiritual courage can overcome the yetzer hara and lead to positive change.
- How Many Birds Remain on the RoofRabbi Yakov Yosef Schechter explores the laws of lending and tzedakah through a parable about birds, illustrating how money given for mitzvos is truly one's own
- The Ultimate HealerA powerful story of R. Yisroel Chortkover illustrating that while doctors are given permission to heal, Hashem is the ultimate healer through the power of praye
- If You Buy a Jewish BondsmanRav Eliyashiv explains why the laws of the Jewish bondsman (eved Ivri) open Parashas Mishpatim, focusing on rehabilitation through dignity rather than punishmen
- The Oral LawRabbi Berel Wein explores how the Oral Law and Talmud translate the Torah's moral principles into practical daily behavior and a just society.
- Break the CycleRabbi Efrem Goldberg explores why Parshas Mishpatim begins with the laws of the Jewish servant, teaching us to break the cycle of abuse and treat others with ki
- Tachanun and a Wife’s ChesedRav Zilberstein and Rav Biderman share stories on the power of a wife's chesed in Volozhin and the spiritual importance of saying Tachanun for one's livelihood.
- Na’aseh V’nishmaExplore Rabbi Norman Lamm's three explanations for the Jewish principle of Na’aseh V’nishma: natural living, the expression of love, and spiritual discipline.
- Our Greatest EnemyExplore how Parshas Mishpatim teaches that helping an enemy load their animal takes precedence because conquering the yetzer horah builds greater spiritual stre
- Shmiras HalashonExplore the halachic implications of criticizing a speaker's style and whether such comments constitute loshon hora according to the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foun
- Why Make BerachotRabbi Yissochar Frand explores the dual purpose of berachot: asking permission from Hashem and ensuring the replenishment of the world's resources for society.
- Kids Are FunnyA collection of humorous and witty anecdotes featuring clever observations and funny retorts from children to their parents.
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