Parsha Corner: Chanukah – The Ultimate Gift
The mitzvah of hadlakas ner Chanukah is distinctive in that it is a household obligation rather than a personal one incumbent upon each...
Parsha Corner: Vayeishev – Light in the Dark
In this week’s parsha, the Torah recounts that the Yishmaelim to whom Yosef was sold were transporting fragrant spices and incense. Have...
Parshas Vayeshev 5785 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Common Questions that Arise by Holiday Parties with Non-Jews Introduction I was asked by my dear friend, Harav Hagaon Rav Yossi Weberman,...
Parsha Corner: Vayishlach – Kiddie Sponge
The Torah in this week’s Parsha describes the terrible episode about how Dina, “the daughter of Leah,” was kidnapped and violated by...
Parshas Vayishlach 5785 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
May One Place an X-Mas Tree in his Store or Office building for the Purpose of His Livelihood? Q: A frequent question that I’m asked...
Parsha Corner: Vayeitzei – Embarrassment
Yakov suspected that Lavan would trick him by swapping out Rachel for Leah and as a security measure gave simanim to Rachel, that he would...
Parshas Vayeitzei 5785 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Using a Sefer for a Photograph Q: Someone asked me whether holding a Sefer in a photograph to show his love for learning constitutes a...
Parsha Corner: Toldos – Mesorah vs. Tradition
Yitzchok was living in Eretz Yisroel and there was a famine in the land. The Rashbam, explaining the passuk, tells us that Yitzchok decided...
Parshas Toldos 5785 – Intriguing Questions & Answers
Using a Sefer for a Photograph Q: Someone asked me whether holding a Sefer in a photograph to show his love for learning constitutes a...