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Back to SearchTORAH 101: Divine Reward and Punishment: A General Introduction
The 11th of the 13 principles of Faith states that God dispenses reward to those who obey His will and punishes those who violate it. What is the nat…
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Parsha: Parshas Terumah (Rebroadcast)
One of the fundamental principles of Jewish philosophy is the idea of “Kedushah”, holiness. Holiness, according to the Jewish definition, is when the…
4 years, 7 months ago
Parsha: Mishpatim – Hearing Sinai
The Sinai Revelation was the most significant event in all of human history, certainly in all of Jewish history. Our nation experienced what no other…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ethics: Pain and Gain (5:27)
We believe in reward and punishment. We believe that the Almighty will dispense reward for those who do good and punishment for those whose actions t…
4 years, 7 months ago
Parsha: Parshas Mishpatim (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Mishpatim marks a stark change in the rhythm and pace of the Torah narrative. The preceding 17 Parshas contained a total of 41 mitzvos; this …
4 years, 7 months ago
Parsha: Yisro – Deathrow and Jethro
The eponymous protagonist of our Parsha – Moshe’s father-in-law, Jethro – makes three appearances in the Torah. His story, at first glance, seems who…
4 years, 7 months ago
Mitzvah: First Fruits (#91, 606)
When the Temple was extant, there were many more mitzvos that were applicable above what we can do today. One of these mitzvos is the requirement to …
4 years, 7 months ago
Parsha: Parshas Yisro (Rebroadcast)
The most significant event in all of human history is the Revelation at Sinai, which occurs in Parshas Yisro. Prior to that monumental experience and…
4 years, 7 months ago
Tu B’Shevat: The Secret of the Rosh Hashana for Trees
The fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Shevat – known as Tu B’Shevat – is the New Year for trees and fruits. All the fruits that sprout before this…
4 years, 7 months ago
Parsha: Beshalach – Songworthy Sequels
The Exodus marked the severing of the Jewish people from their former masters, the Egyptians. With plagues and miracles, the Almighty extracted the I…
4 years, 7 months ago