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March 2024

EXPLORING THE DUAL NATURE OF LAUGHTER: ITS BENEFITS AND PITFALLS IN SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS

בס”ד Develop yourself to the best of your ability Introduction In Mesillat Yesarim, it is noted that laughter is a factor that leads to a decrease in vigilance, which is striking because laughter initially seems healthy. This raises questions about the relationship between laughter and vigilance. Let’s delve into the… Read More »EXPLORING THE DUAL NATURE OF LAUGHTER: ITS BENEFITS AND PITFALLS IN SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS

THE PRISON

בס”ד The Torah enumerates and defines many forms of punishment for sinners and offenders, from simple fines to lashes and even capital punishment. However, it nowhere suggests imprisonment as a form of punishment.This is because the purpose of existence is to establish a dwelling place for G-d in this world,… Read More »THE PRISON

PARSHAT SHEMINI 5784 – SACRIFICING ACCORING TO G-DS WILL

בס”ד PARSHAT SHEMINI 5784 An Examination of Obedience Leviticus 9:23-24 Moses and Aaron then went inside the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people; and the Presence of Hashem appeared to all the people.   וַיָּבֹ֨א משֶׁ֤ה וְאַֽהֲרֹן֙ אֶל־אֹ֣הֶל מוֹעֵ֔ד וַיֵּ֣צְא֔וּ וַיְבָֽרֲכ֖וּ אֶת־הָעָ֑ם וַיֵּרָ֥א כְבֽוֹד־יְ”הֹוָ֖ה אֶל־כָּל־הָעָֽם… Read More »PARSHAT SHEMINI 5784 – SACRIFICING ACCORING TO G-DS WILL

PARSHAT VAYIKRA – THE BOOK OF ESTHER: PROVIDENCE VERSUS CHANCE

Vayikra (Leviticus 1-5 ) One of the recurring themes in the story of Purim is the conflicting ideologies of the Jewish people and Amalek. The Jewish people believe that Divine Providence guides history, nothing is mere ‘coincidence’. In stark contrast, Amalek believe that everything happens by mere chance (mikreh). Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky… Read More »PARSHAT VAYIKRA – THE BOOK OF ESTHER: PROVIDENCE VERSUS CHANCE