by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Aug 13, 2010 | Lifeline
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Shoftim in Deuteronomy, Israel is commanded to have judges and officers, those who maintain both justice and order. A judge in particular is required to be entirely unbiased, and not to accept ‘Shochad’, usually...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Oct 30, 2009 | Lifeline
There is a very interesting Medrash connected to this week’s reading. The Medrash tells us that after Avraham circumcised himself, many people came to convert and join the Jewish People. The Bais HaLevi, Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik zt”l of Brisk, asks:...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Jul 19, 2009 | What's happening
Herschel Boehm, owner of Baltimore’s famous Seven Mile Market, has supported Project Genesis for several years. This year he equaled last year’s generosity — which would be noteworthy in any year, but especially in this economy. It means a great deal...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Dec 15, 2006 | Lifeline, What's happening
HAPPY CHANUKAH! (Otherwise known as Chanuka, Hanukkah, Hannuka, Hanukah, and the Festival of Lights.) Don’t miss our amazing Chanukah section, complete with all sorts of resources and our famous On-Line Menorah! COMING THIS SUNDAY: If you’re in the...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Aug 4, 2006 | What's happening
I have an interesting idea to share with you, based upon a number of anniversaries. First of all, August 1 was the first anniversary of the release of The Everything Torah Book. And second, Chanukah is the thirteenth anniversary of Project Genesis online classes!...
