by Mordechai Dixler | Aug 25, 2011 | Lifeline
One could read through the Torah and believe that it’s merely a record of events, or a book of stories. While the text is certainly in story form, its teachings continue to have eternal relevance. The Torah’s story is relevant not merely as history, but as...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Aug 18, 2011 | Lifeline
This week’s learning has been dedicated in loving memory of Chayim ben Yosef a”h, Herbert Schnider, and in honor of his wife, ylctv”a (may she live and be well) Miriam bas Moshe, Muriel Schnider, by Stuart, Elizabeth and their girls. In this...
by Mordechai Dixler | Aug 12, 2011 | Lifeline
The Jewish people have no monopoly on G-d and spirituality. In fact, Judaism’s core desire is that the world perceive G-d’s presence in their lives, and grow spiritually. What’s curious then is the wording of what is arguably Judaism’s most...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Aug 4, 2011 | Lifeline
The Ninth of Av is nearly upon us — the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the date when both Temples were destroyed and many other tragedies occurred. The Rabbis teach that while the First Temple was destroyed because of immorality, the Second Temple was...
by Mordechai Dixler | Jul 21, 2011 | Lifeline
During the 3 weeks from 17 Tammuz leading up to Tisha B’Av, the 9th of Av, the Jewish people mourn the loss of the Holy Temple. The Talmud attributes this loss to the prevalence of Sinas Chinam, baseless hatred, among the Jewish people. While hatred towards...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Jul 15, 2011 | Lifeline
In this week’s reading, Pinchas was rewarded for taking action on behalf of Israel. One of the Princes of the Jewish People had “disturbed the peace” between Israel and G-d, and Pinchas restored that peace. This week, our peace was again shattered,...
