ב"ה
Eikev 5765 - August 26, 2005
Current
The Fate of Gush Katif is the Fate of New York
There are 20,000 Jews living in Berlin amongst 3.6 million Germans. Would anyone dare suggest that we should expel the Jews from Berlin because they may be a provocation to 3.6 million Germans..?
There are 20,000 Jews living in Berlin amongst 3.6 million Germans. Would anyone dare suggest that we should expel the Jews from Berlin because they may be a provocation to 3.6 million Germans..?
Parshah
Eikev in a Nutshell
Moses describes Israel as a land flowing with milk and honey, describes the seven kinds of produce with which the land is blessed, and warns the nation about becoming haughty in the Promised Land.
Moses describes Israel as a land flowing with milk and honey, describes the seven kinds of produce with which the land is blessed, and warns the nation about becoming haughty in the Promised Land.
Mama
It’s the first word a baby learns to speak. It’s the kindest word in any language. It’s the name of G‑d.
It’s the first word a baby learns to speak. It’s the kindest word in any language. It’s the name of G‑d.
Relationships
There's More to Love than Giving
As long as you are always giving without asking for anything in return, you have not allowed any space for her in your life
As long as you are always giving without asking for anything in return, you have not allowed any space for her in your life
Story
The Meeting
“Hundreds of mitzvot were about to be performed in Shchedrin! Never mind the eighteen rubles that will be raised—considering the sums of money that the yetzer hara deals with, this is a mere pittance. But the mitzvot . . . !”
“Hundreds of mitzvot were about to be performed in Shchedrin! Never mind the eighteen rubles that will be raised—considering the sums of money that the yetzer hara deals with, this is a mere pittance. But the mitzvot . . . !”
Parenting
Humpty Dumpty Should Have a Great Fall
There is no such thing as a “meaningless” nursery rhyme. If it is nonsensical, it fills up a child’s mind with nonsense
There is no such thing as a “meaningless” nursery rhyme. If it is nonsensical, it fills up a child’s mind with nonsense
Said Adrianus to Rabbi Joshua ben Chananyah: "How difficult it is for the sheep who grazes in the midst of seventy wolves!" Said Rabbi Joshua to him: "How powerful is the Shepherd who protects her from them."
— Midrash Yalkut Shimoni
Print Magazine
When the Mighty Waters cover your head, suffocating the soul and the flame that burnt inside . . .
When raging torrents of confusion drag you away in their current, ripping you from your hold on Life . . .
Look deeper. Beyond the soul.
For the soul itself, as well as the flame it holds, are rooted in a serene G‑dly Wor...
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