The Chatam Sofer: Halachic Giant, Humble Leader, and Defender of Tradition
How Rabbi Moshe Sofer’s legacy continues to shape Jewish law, values, and the power of humility
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A Compassionate Ruling: Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's Tearful Decision
Two neighbors approached Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's court for a ruling. The outcome left Rabbi Karelitz in tears. Here's why.
A Shabbat Invitation That Silenced a Furious Intruder
An angry woman stormed into Rabbi Karelitz’s Shabbat dinner—his gentle offer to share bread and wine calmed her rage.
Rabbi Nissim Karelitz: A Humble Giant of Jewish Law
Five years after his passing, the quiet brilliance of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz still shapes halachic (Jewish legal) rulings and inspires Jews around the world
Aharon the High Priest: The Ushpizin of Peace and Unity
On the fifth night of Sukkot, we welcome Aharon into our sukkah and reflect on his timeless message of harmony and love
Moshe Our Teacher: The Ushpizin of Humility and Leadership
On the fourth night of Sukkot, we welcome Moshe Rabbeinu into our sukkah and reflect on the timeless power of humility and Divine mission
The Light of Slonim: Introducing the Weekly Teachings of the “Netivot Shalom”
How Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, the seventh Rebbe of Slonim, brought timeless Chassidic wisdom to modern hearts and minds
Rabbi Eliezer Papo and the Hidden Light of Sukkot
Author of the beloved Pele Yoetz, Rabbi Papo’s powerful teachings reveal the depth of joy, holiness, and responsibility during the festival of Sukkot
Who Was the Prophet Habakkuk?
Unraveling the Mystery and Message of a Timeless Biblical Visionary
Awaiting the Messiah: The Chofetz Chaim’s Roadmap
Why not to despair, how to strengthen faith, and the daily actions that hasten redemption
The Tears That Brought a Soul Back to Shabbat
How one man’s childhood memory and a rabbi’s tears led him to embrace Shabbat again after sixty years.
Torah Reborn: Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman and the Miracle of Ponevezh
The Holocaust claimed nearly everything he loved, but with vision and faith, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman rebuilt the world of Torah
The Maharal of Prague: Life, Teachings, and 10 Profound Ideas
Exploring the philosophy, spirituality, and enduring legacy of one of Judaism’s greatest thinkers
Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of the Ben Ish Chai
Life, legacy, miracles, and the enduring influence of one of the greatest Sephardic sages
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Recording Torah Insights Isn’t Just Helpful - It’s a Path to Greatness
The Rabbi Who Promised Miracles Through Torah Study
The legacy of Rabbi Shimshon Chaim Nachmani lives on, 245 years after his passing
What Is the Purpose of Life? A Jewish Perspective on Meaning, Free Will, and Human Destiny
Explore ancient and modern insights on why we exist, how to find meaning in suffering, and the spiritual mission of every human being.
From Mourning to Consolation: The Seven Haftarot of Comfort
How the Haftarot After Tisha B’Av (Ninth of Av) Inspire Hope, Faith, and Redemption
7 Things Every Jew Should Know About the Temple
A fascinating overview of the Temple's history, significance, and key elements that are essential to our heritage
The Ari: 10 Powerful Facts About Rabbi Isaac Luria, the Master of Kabbalah
The life, teachings, and mystical legacy of the 16th-century Kabbalist who transformed Jewish spiritual thought
