A complete discussion would be ahistorical, and discuss what role chochmo should play in the…
Podcast: Thurs Night 5781
Derech Eretz: Torah’s Balance Between Physical and Spiritual
“Derech eretz” can mean livelihood/melacha or proper behavior/middos (R’ Yona, Rambam). Is there a connection…
The Exquisite Balance of Torah
Torah is exquisitely balanced in all dimensions / ways. One of the those couplets of…
The Role of Nisayon in Living up to our Potential
The role of nisyonos in pushing us to grow. Adversity as an opportunity. Setting realistically…
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…
The Confluence of Din and Simcha on Rosh Hashana
Din and Simcha are found together not just on Rosh Hashana, but on each of…
Teshuva: Orientation in Life, Personalizing
The Rambam (Teshuva 3:4) first addresses those who are sleeping, preoccupied with emptiness, etc., and…