by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Mar 15, 2013 | Lifeline
Believe it or not, this week’s message was not inspired by the fact that the Catholic Church has chosen a new Pope; it just offers a convenient contrast. As you probably know, there is, in their beliefs, a doctrine of papal infallibility. When the Pope teaches...
by Mordechai Dixler | Mar 7, 2013 | Lifeline
The current foreclosure crisis is painful for all of us, but especially for those who have lost their homes. The feeling of failure and disappointment can be overwhelming. When a home is seized, it is the last resort — even the lender will be happy to reverse it...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Mar 1, 2013 | Lifeline
When it came to constructing the Tabernacle, everyone was invited to contribute as much as he wanted. Since not everyone has the same financial portfolio, it’s obvious that some people ended up giving more than others. In fact, we are told that the leaders of...
by Mordechai Dixler | Feb 21, 2013 | Lifeline
At a pivotal moment in the Purim Story, Mordechai sends a message to Queen Esther: go in to King Achashveirosh, and beg that he overturn Haman’s decree to annihilate the Jewish people. Esther responds that to enter the King’s chamber uninvited is...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Feb 15, 2013 | Lifeline
In this week’s reading, the Jewish nation is commanded to give the materials necessary to construct the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and all the items within it. Unlike the annual contribution of a half-Shekel to the continuing operations of the Tabernacle and...
by Mordechai Dixler | Feb 8, 2013 | Lifeline
The Talmud gives us a fascinating insight into the distribution and sharing of money. Given a case in which a father’s will gives all of his possessions to only one of sons, the Talmud writes (Bava Basra 131b) that this son is understood to be the executor of...
