All Articles ByRabbi Zev Aran

Inspirational words concerning our Divine mission

Imagining a sin is worse than the sin itself; imagining a mitzvah is more precious than the mitzvah itself

A thought-provoking examination of how liberalism has been transformed from a social tool into a destructive and intolerant ideology

Judging people favorably rather than stooping to their level can create peace even between deadly enemies

The only riddle is that more people don't know about it

The Torah teaches that how people interpret events reveals more about them than about the truth

A thought-provoking exploration of how our reactions to others may shape our own destiny

How we behave 'in the privacy of our homes' inevitably seeps out into our public lives -- and if we're not careful, it will destroy us

A tale of profound sacrifice and devotion that changed Jewish history

Why did the Sages establish the Omer period of mourning, when so many more Jews lost their lives at other times?

What do you think it takes to qualify?

Secular elites are divorced from 'common people' -- kohanim keep us connected

Imagine an entire population keeping a secret... and the stunning consequences

It's not a trick question...

Do you 'like' what everyone likes? Follow what everyone follows? Idolize the current stars?

A powerful lesson about human decency from Moshe Rabbeinu's priorities

Before you do someone a favor, take a look at the bigger picture...

When calls for Jewish unity are a honey trap

Do you know how to accept a favor without resenting your benefactor? Here's how to achieve it...

Understanding the power of kindness can change our lives