Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
Abraham worshipped idols as did his father, Terach. Abraham was an intelligent man, as was Terach. But Abraham came to recognize the falseness of the idols, while Terach stayed behind.
Because Terach never truly believed in the idols and never truly worshipped them. But when Abraham worshipped idols, it was with all...
Ezra also instituted that there be an additional communal reading every Shabbat during the afternoon Minchah service. Here's why . . .
The entire town would be paying attention to the new rabbi’s first ruling. Everyone was sure to wonder: Why is the law of the Torah so opposite to common sense?
Over the years, my feline friends have taught me much more than I’ve ever taught them.
One who does teshuvah (repents) out of awe, his premeditated sins are rendered as unwitting transgressions. One who does teshuvah out of love, his premeditated sins are rendered as merits.
– Talmud, Yoma 86b
Maimonides Visits Jerusalem
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After leaving Morocco and before settling in Egypt, Maimonides visited Jerusalem and prayed at the... Read More »
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