by Rebbetzin Leah Kohn | Feb 20, 2024 | Beginner
Adapted from an essay by Rebbetzin Sara E. Freifeld “All Israel has a share in the World to Come, as it is said: And your people are righteous; they shall inherit the land forever; a branch of My plantings, My handiwork, in which to take pride (Isaiah 60:21)....
by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld | Feb 14, 2024 | Beginner
Ten miracles were performed for our fathers in the Temple: (1) A woman never miscarried because of the aroma of the sacrificial meat. (2) Sacrificial meat never became spoiled. (3) A fly was never seen in the slaughter house. (4) The High Priest never had a seminal...
by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld | Feb 9, 2024 | Beginner
With ten trials did our ancestors test the Holy One, blessed be He, in the desert, as it is stated, ‘They have tested Me these ten times and did not hearken to My voice’ (Numbers 14:22). Much this chapter offers lists and totals. The previous mishna...
by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld | Feb 9, 2024 | Beginner
What is [the meaning of] that which David said, ‘Good and upright is G-d; therefore he instructs sinners along the path. He leads the humble in the just way, and He teaches the humble His way’ (Psalms 25:8-9)? This is [the idea] that He sends to [such...
by Rabbi Yisroel Belsky ztl | Feb 5, 2024 | Beginner
QUESTION 52: The Barnes and Noble bookstore has a music section where you can listen to CD’s with earphones. Can I take the family there (including little kids) to listen, if I have no intention of buying anything, and if I’m not sure I can control the...