http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=2427 Newest articles written by Shlomo Yaffe Copyright 2005, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. http://www.chabad.org/media/images/50/CtRx507451.gif 130 52 http://www.chabad.org Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=849030 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=849030 Is there a connection between the prophecies found in the Torah and the explosion of scientific knowledge and technology? What does all the advancement in technology mean for the future of Judaism? Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=825467 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=825467 Unlike the solar year, where nature undergoes fundamental changes throughout the cycle, the lunar cycle engenders no changes to the moon or indeed, the earth. The only substantial change is our perception... Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=811949 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=811949 The entire subject of astrology is something that leaves many people scratching their heads, wondering if it’s merely in the realm of the gullible. Yet there are ample references in Judaic sources…. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=781317 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=781317 How do we view tragedy? What does the wisdom of the Torah suggest our responses be? Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=706353 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=706353 The tribes had put sheep first, then children. But can it then be that that they actually loved their sheep more than their children? Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=703476 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=703476 The wind, earthquake and fire – all these were miraculous and astounding phenomena, so why did G‑d choose to appear in the small voice? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=699480 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=699480 G‑d has given us something far, far superior to "Donkeyvision": the challenge of liberty and the gift of discernment... Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=678629 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=678629 There is no getting around it: the Torah talks a lot about animal sacrifices, libations and all that. With all the spiritual opportunities available to us, why are missing the sacrificing of an actual animal? Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=677490 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=677490 We all have different levels of ability, opportunity and commitment. Every one of us has strengths and weaknesses. The foundation of the edifice, however, is built of constancy... Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=677202 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=677202 Why does Moses issue a call for the "wise of heart"? Is this not a contradiction in terms? After all, wisdom is in the mind while emotions are in the heart! Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 EST