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65 articles- Accept Them All BesimchaThe Ohr HaChaim explains why the Torah connects blessings and curses, teaching us to accept all of life's events with joy as indicated by the word Vehoya.
- Even If They Get Disconnected Teshuva Reattaches ThemRav Yaakov Abuchatzeira explains how the name Yisroel equals the gematria of the ten Sefiros, proving that Teshuva can always reattach a Jew to their holy root.
- Stories on the Parsha Elul Rosh Hashanah Aseres Yamei TeshuvahA collection of two powerful stories: the meeting of Rav Chaim ben Attar and Rav Chaim Abulafia in Teverya, and Rav Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev's plea for mercy
- Gedolim Bemisasm YoserA comprehensive list of Yahrzeits for the final days of Elul (25th-29th), featuring biographical sketches of prominent Gedolim, Chassidic masters, and scholars.
- YAHRZEITS FOR THE 1ST OF TISHREIA comprehensive list of notable yahrzeits for the 1st of Tishrei, including Sara Imeinu, the Malbim, the Ridbaz, and other prominent Torah figures throughout hi
- YAHRZEITS FOR THE 2ND OF TISHREIBiographical sketches and yahrzeit information for prominent rabbis passing on the 2nd of Tishrei, including the Yanuka of Karlin and Rav Ephraim Oshry.
- Rav Yechiel Michel Mayim RabimA brief biography of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch, whose teachings are found in Mayim Rabim.
- Rav Dovid Halberstam Darchei DovidA biographical profile of Rav Dovid Halberstam of Kshanov, son of the Divrei Chaim, detailing his lineage, teachers, and legacy on his 131st Yahrzeit.
- Rav Yosef Goldman Av Beis Din of NeupestA brief biography of Rav Yosef Goldman, Av Beis Din of Neupest, detailing his 32-year rabbinic service and his final resting place in Budapest.
- Rav Avrohom Horowitz Orchos Rabbeinu Devar HalachaA biographical profile of Rav Avrohom Horowitz, author of Orchos Rabbeinu and Devar Halacha, and his close relationship with the Steipler Gaon and Chazon Ish.
- Rav Gershon Shaul Yomtov Lipman Heller Tosfos Yom TovA biographical account of Rav Gershon Shaul Yomtov Lipman Heller, the Tosfos Yom Tov, detailing his rabbinic leadership, his imprisonment, and the fast of 5 Tam
- A Feast For All GenerationsRabbi Yom Tov Lipman Heller, the Tosafos Yom Tov, establishes the first of Adar as a family festival to commemorate his appointment as Av Beis Din of Cracow.
- SefarimA concise bibliography of the Tosafos Yom Tov's literary works, including his commentaries on the Rosh, Rema, Rambam, and his autobiography Megillas Eiva.
- GeneologyA detailed genealogical record of the Tosafos Yom Tov, Rav Yom Tov Lipman Heller, listing his children, prominent rabbinic descendants, and burial information.
- Tefillah Against Talking In Shul By The Tosafos Yom TovDiscover the origins of the Tosafos Yom Tov's prayer against talking in shul, composed following the tragic Ta”ch V’Ta”t pogroms to emphasize silence in prayer.
- Rav Elyakim GetzilA brief biography of Rav Elyakim Getzil of Ostrog, a hidden tzaddik known for his immense charity and devotion to the poor despite his own poverty.
- Rav Chaim PintoA biography of Rabbi Chaim Pinto Hagadol of Morocco, a renowned rabbinical judge and mystic known for his long leadership and spiritual influence in Mogador.
- Rav Shmuel Abba Zikelinsky Lahav AishA brief biographical note on Rabbi Shmuel Abba Zikelinsky of Zichlin, a prominent disciple of Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Pshischah and a Chassidic Rebbe.
- Rav Aharon Perlow Nireh OrA biographical overview of Rav Aharon Perlow of Koidanov, detailing his leadership, literary contributions to Chassidus, and his support for the yishuv in Israe
- Rav Nosson Adler Av Beis Din of FrankfurtA biographical overview of Rav Nosson Adler of Frankfurt, teacher of the Chasam Sofer, highlighting his unique customs, Kabbalistic wisdom, and photographic mem
- Rav Sholom Rokeach Sar Shalom of Belz Midbar KadeshA biographical overview of Rav Sholom Rokeach, the Sar Shalom of Belz, detailing his lineage, his relationship with the Chozeh of Lublin, and his rise to leader
- Stories Of TzaddikimThe Sar Sholom of Belz explains how telling stories of Tzaddikim at any time brings blessings and spiritual growth by providing pleasure to their souls in heave
- Rav Yehuda Eizik Eliezer Hirschowitz Kerem Beis YisroelA biography of Rav Yitzchok Eizik Eliezer Hirschowitz, a star talmid of Telshe and author of Kerem Bais Yisrael, who focused on building a Torah home.
- Rav Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach Rosh Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayim Chacham LevA biography of Rav Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach, founder of Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayim, his devotion to Toras HaNistar, and his legacy through his illustrious fami
- Rav Aryeh Carmell Published Michtav M'Eliyohu Strive for TruthA biography of Rav Aryeh Carmell, the talmid muvhak of Rav Dessler who edited Michtav M'Eliyohu, founded outreach programs, and authored Aid to Talmud Study.
- Rabbeinu Amnon Unesana TokefThe powerful story of Rabbeinu Amnon of Mainz, his martyrdom for his faith, and the miraculous origins of the Rosh Hashanah liturgical poem Unesana Tokef.
- Sara ImeinuAn exploration of Midrashic sources, including Pirkei De-Rabbi Eliezer and Rashi, regarding the death of Sarah Imeinu following the news of Akeidas Yitzchok.
- Rav Yekusiel Zalman Segal Halevi MoelinA brief biographical profile of Rav Yekusiel Zalman Segal Halevi Moelin, a prominent Rhineland scholar and brother of the Maharil, who passed away in 1387.
- Rav Isaac SteinA biographical overview of Rav Isaac Stein, author of Biurei HaSmag, his scholarly methods, his relationship with the Maharik, and his exile to Regensburg.
- Rav Yosef KalmankashA biographical sketch of Rav Yosef Kalmankash, the Rosh Bais Din of Prague who lived to 110 and was recognized as a leading posek by his illustrious contemporar
- Rav Boruch HamaggidA brief introduction to Rav Baruch HaMaggid of Lvov, a renowned gaon and tzaddik who dedicated his life to teaching Torah to the masses.
- Rav Avraham Yitzchak Abali HakohenA biographical sketch of Rav Avraham Yitzchak Abali Hakohen, author of Kesser Kehunah and Av Beis Din of Stavnitz-Pintshuv, detailing his lineage and piety.
- Rav Tzvi Hirsch Zeidel Rav Hirsch LaskerA brief biography of Rav Tzvi Hirsch Zeidel (Rav Hirsch Lasker), Av Beis Din of Ozorkov, including the remarkable story of his passing in 1835.
- Rav Meir Yehuda Leibush Wisser MalbimA biography of Rav Meir Yehuda Leibush Wisser, the Malbim, detailing his Torah genius, his battles against Reform Judaism, and his monumental Tanach commentary.
- Rabbi Yaakov David Wilovsky The RidbazA biography of Rabbi Yaakov David Wilovsky (the Ridbaz), detailing his devotion to Torah, his commentary on the Talmud Yerushalmi, and his time in America and T
- Rav Yitzchok Meir HeschelA biographical overview of Rav Yitzchok Meir Heschel, the Kopishnitzer Rebbe, detailing his lineage, leadership in Chassidus, and involvement in Agudas Yisroel.
- Rav Ezriel Yuda Leibowitz Av Beis Din VienA brief biography of Rabbi Ezriel Yehuda Lebowitz, the Hudhazer Rov, who led Kehal Adas Yereim Vien and founded the prestigious Mesivta Nachlas Yakov.
- Rav Shmuel ShechterA brief biography of Rav Shmuel Halevi Shechter (1915-1999), detailing his studies in Montreal, Poland, and America, and his eventual move to Eretz Yisrael.
- Rav Avraham Yitzchak Abali HakohenA biographical sketch of Rav Avraham Yitzchak Abali Hakohen, author of Kesser Kehunah and Av Beis Din of Stavnitz-Pintshuv, including his lineage and yahrzeit.
- Rav Aharon Katzenelenbogen Rav Aharon MoshiachA biographical sketch of Rav Aharon Katzenelenbogen (Mashiach), a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, and the story of his rabbinical succession by the Sar Shalom
- Rav Nachman Tzvi EpsteinA biographical profile of Rav Nachman Tzvi Halevi Epstein, the Av Beis Din of Kolomaya, detailing his lineage, discipleship, and family legacy.
- Rav Yisrael Perlow the YanukaA biography of Rav Yisrael Perlow, the Yanuka of Karlin-Stolin, who became Rebbe at age four and led his Chassidim with hidden holiness, music, and wisdom.
- Rav Avraham EisenbergA biographical sketch of Rav Avraham Eisenberg, the Rav of Olynov, highlighting his lineage, halachic leadership, and praise from the Ropshitzer and Divrei Chai
- Rav Ephraim OshryA biography of Rav Ephraim Oshry, survivor of the Kovno ghetto and author of Mima'amakim, detailing his leadership in Europe and the Lower East Side.
- Rav Yechiel Michel Mayim RabimA collection of stories about Rav Michel of Zlotshuv and the blessing given to Rav Yehuda Zundel's daughter, which foretold the birth of the Sar Sholom of Belz.
- Rav Yehuda Hanasi Author of the Mishna Saves the Tosafos Yom Tov's Son and SeferA collection of miraculous stories about the Tosafos Yom Tov, including how Rav Yehuda HaNasi saved his son and a heavenly explanation of his Mishna commentary.
- Yossele the Holy Miser Yosseleh Kamtzan KadoshThe legendary story of Yosseleh the Holy Miser of Krakow, who was shunned for his stinginess only to be revealed as a secret benefactor after his passing.
- The Master of TzedakaA collection of inspiring stories about Rav Getzil of Ostrog, highlighting his extraordinary dedication to tzedakah, his humility, and his clever wit.
- Rav Nosson Adler Dances for the DonkeyA story of Rav Nosson Adler's joy in fulfilling the mitzvah of not plowing with an ox and donkey, plus a tribute to his greatness by the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
- Rav Yaakov Aryeh Leib Shapira Hear No EvilRav Aryeh Leib Shapira of Kavla shares a powerful childhood lesson from his father, Rav Mordechai of Neshchiz, on the absolute importance of truth in Jewish lif
- The Sar Shalom and the Siddur RashashA story of the first Belzer Rav, the Sar Shalom, and his profound reverence for the writings and mystical siddur of the holy Rashash from Yeshiva Beis El.
- With the Chozeh of LublinA collection of stories detailing the interactions between the Chozeh of Lublin and Rav Sholom Rokeach, illustrating the latter's future greatness and leadershi
- The Founding of Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayimDiscover the miraculous origins of Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayim, founded by Rav Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach and Rav Shimon Horowitz after a shared prophetic dream.
- A Home of Its OwnA historical account of Yeshivat Shaar HaShomayim's journey through Jerusalem, from the Old City to its permanent home, and the dedication of the Auerbach famil
- Within the Yeshiva's WallsAn overview of Yeshivat Shaar HaShomayim, detailing its history, strict requirements for Kabbalah study, and its role in Shovovim and Arizal traditions.
- At the HelmA historical overview of the leadership of Yeshivat Shaar HaShomayim, from its founders Rav Auerbach and Rav Horowitz to its current roshei hayeshiva.
- The Study of the Concealed TorahAn overview of the structured curriculum for studying Kabbalah at Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayim, emphasizing the importance of guided, in-depth study to avoid spiri
- How a Yeshiva Looked a Hundred Years AgoAn exploration of the historical curriculum at Yeshivas Shaar HaShomayim, including departments for rabbinical lawyers, Kodshim, calendar fixing, and Kabbalah.
- Rabbi Amnon of MayenceThe moving story of Rabbi Amnon of Mayence, his martyrdom for his faith, and the origin of the solemn Unetanneh Tokef prayer recited on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Ki
- Rav Yisrael Perlow the YanukaA fascinating account of Rav Yisrael Perlow, the Yanuka of Stolin, whose miraculous gift of cigarettes and prophetic instructions saved a young man from the Rus
- Rav Avraham EisenbergA collection of stories about Rav Avraham Eisenberg of Olynov, detailing his unique amulets, his first meeting with the Ropshitzer Rav, and his spiritual powers
- Segulos YisroelDiscover powerful segulos for Elul and Rosh Hashanah, including a ritual for helping others return to Teshuvah and spiritual advice from the Lelover Rebbe.
- Tefillah Against Talking in Shul by the Tosafos Yom TovDiscover the history and text of the Mi Sheberach composed by the Tosafos Yom Tov to protect those who refrain from idle chatter during prayer in the synagogue.
- Segulah to Help Others Become Baalei TeshuvahA detailed guide to a traditional segulah involving a brick and challah baking to inspire a loved one to return to the path of Torah and mitzvos.
- Pesukim from Zera Shimshon before ShofarA list of 22 specific Tehillim verses (Pesukim) recommended by the Zera Shimshon to be recited before Shofar blowing on Rosh Hashanah and after Tashlich.
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