The Angel of Esau came to attack Yaakov in the middle of the night. This evil angel wanted to destroy the Jewish people. Why specifically Yaakov? Why not Abraham, or Isaac? What did Yaakov represent that made him the angel’s choice for attack. Rabbi Ari Enkin reveals the answer to this question, along with the secret to Jewish survival and continuity.
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Where does this idea of a flag come from? Over 3000 years ago throughout the Jewish People’s travels in the desert, we learn that every tribe of Israel had their own flag. There are also sources that the Angels who came down to the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai also held flags. What is this all about?
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An Incredible story of an IDF veteran who went on a trip to the African jungles with some friends after[…]
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A story about the Chatam Sofer and how when he traveled to his Rebbe’s new town, and ended up sharing a room with russian solder. The soldier insisted on having conversation with the Chatam Sofer for severl hours every night – 60 years later, the puzzle fit together. Told by Rabbi Sinai Yakobian
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There’s a well known custom that we have on Lag BaOmer. We all have bonfires which allude to the words of Torah of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai – Also known as Rashbi. But this year with everyone in quarantine and social restrictions how will we celebrate? Watch Rabbi Pessin and find out
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A story with the Baal Shem Tov. A poor man once came to him to ask for a segula (spiritual remedy) for a livelihood (parnasa) Through one of God’s names, the Baal Shem Tov revealed a segula for parnasa. Rabbi Sinai shares the story.
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We finish the haggadah by saying Next Year in Jerusalem. We say this twice a year, but why is it not happening? Where’s Mashiach and the redemption? Some say that it’s because we say “Next Year!” Why not Now? Perhaps we are delaying it, by saying “NEXT YEAR”? Rabbi Pessin shares a beautiful insight into what exactly we mean by Hashana Habah BYerushalyim.
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Due to covid-19 pandemic, parents have a huge challenge – what do they do with the kids now that everyone is stuck at home? Things can get crazy and overwhelming. Eliav Friedman, MSW shares a few tips to help you stay on top of your game in parenting, during these difficult times.
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How can we stop a plague? There is an obligation in Jewish law for a Jew to say 100 blessings a day, which includes some of the blessings which are in our daily prayers, and blessings which are recited before performing various mitzvot through-out the day. The Tur explains why the obligation for 100 blessings a day was instituted – because of a plague that occurred in the time of King David. Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares the secret of 100 blessings a day and how it has the power to stop a plague.
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In the beginning of the Seder night of Passover we eat bitter herbs. But why do we start off this joyous meal with something bitter? Wouldn’t it make more sense to start with something sweet? Rabbi Pessin shares a meaningful message from our Sages.
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