Current Events – Page 5 – Divrei Hashkafa by Rav Mayer Twersky

The Power of Speech

Torah teaches us about koach hadibbur. On the natural level: speech 1) can be persuasive…

Chanukah & COVID: Acknowledging the Darkness and Working to Increase the Light

Mitzvas Ner Chanukah is a source of illumination in the world. Rambam – as a…

Self-Love vs. Selfishness, and the Role Thereof in the COVID Pandemic

Ramban: it’s impossible to love someone else as much as oneself; V’ahavta l’reia’cha kamocha means…

Why Rabbis Shouldn’t Endorse Candidates. The Importance of Voting and of Keeping a Low Profile in Chutz La’aretz.

The Rav zt”l refused to endorse political parties. Figuring out who to vote for involves…

Chilul Hashem in the Streets: Response to the Protests

Teshuva 5781: Taking Responsibility

Further Reflections

Reflections

Further Reflections on and Reactions to a Student Club for “LGBTQ”

Reflections on and Reactions to a Student Club for “LGBTQ”