This week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayeshev, tells us about the great challenge Joseph faced when his master’s wife attempted to engage him in a sinful relationship. The verse tells us […]
Adapted from published articles and audio recordings of Rav Mordechai Gifter Compiled and Prepared for Publication by Malkeal Yusupov Chanukah is considered a Jewish festival although it lacks, in its […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayishlach, our patriarch Jacob returned from Padan Aram to the land of Israel, and prepared to meet his wicked brother Esau, after not seeing […]
A Life Lesson from Our Father Yaakov In the beginning of this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayishlach, Jacob returns to his homeland where his brother Esau is preparing to attack […]
A Deeper Understanding of the Holiday of Lights Happy Chanukah, Happy Hanukah, and חג אורים שמח are some of the different greetings we wish each other on Chanukah. What is […]
Significance of Chanukah: The Strong in the Hands of the Weak “The strong in the hands of the weak!” You may recognize those words from the Al Hanisim prayer, where […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Toldos, the Torah tells us (27:1) that our patriarch Isaac became blind. How did this come about? The Medrash (Bereishis Rabboh 65:9) shares with […]
Alex Clare is a talented musician. His song “Too Close” was number four on UK Singles Chart 2014 and number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was […]
Torah Study Partners: Of Haircuts and Heroism Michael Chimounov’s family had been keeping Shabbat for two years already. Emphasis on the family part, because while his wife brought out the […]
