No Such Thing as Coincidences

Y”K which falls out on Shabbos – yesod of Ohr Sameach about it being a…

Rav Yochana & Ilfa (Ta’anis 21a): We Will See/Hear HKBH to the Extent that We Are Looking for HIm

Rav Yochanan was sensitive/uncomfortable, thus he heard it. Torah doesn’t give us background about Avraham…

Have to Look for HKBH to See Him

Discussion of the need to look for Hashem in order to see Him. The role…

Doing Mitzvos by Rote Doesn’t Reveal HKBH

The role that being surrounded by Hashem’s presence and kindness from birth plays in our…

Seeing HKBH in Nature

We are obligated to discern chochmos Hashem in the world. The relationship between Torah and…

1993 Hesped for Rav zt”l

1) Our Attitude Towards Chochma. 2) Taking Things for Granted

The obligation to study science, and how to approach its study. What is considered worthy…

Seeing HKBH’s Wisdom in Our Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual Makeup

Man as a microcosm. The Torah’s optimistic view of man. Our instinctive sense of what…

Serving out of Obligaton & Shelo Lishma is a Starting Point

The context of Shaar Avodas Elokim is someone towards the beginning of his journey of…

A Pleasent Outlook on Life

The right focus as a path to happiness. Our vulnerability serves as a needed reminder…