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Sweat the Small Stuff

by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | October 16, 2026 | Lifeline | 0 Comments

The Torah says that before the Flood, “the earth was corrupt before G-d, and the earth was filled with chamas” [Genesis 6:11]. Rashi, the classic commentator, explains that the “corruption” to which it refers were idolatry and sexual immorality, two of the three sins...

Waiting for Rain

by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | October 9, 2026 | Lifeline | 0 Comments

Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky zt"l adds explanatory notes to the verse: “No shrub of the field was yet on the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprouted. [And why?] Because Hashem God had not caused it to rain upon the earth. [And why had He not caused it to rain?...

The Four Species and the Unity of Israel

by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | September 24, 2026 | Lifeline | 0 Comments

The Medrash (Vayikra Rabbah 30:12) teaches that the four species we take on Sukkos represent four kinds of Jews: The esrog has both taste and fragrance, representing those who have both Torah learning and good deeds. The lulav, from the date palm, bears fruit with...

In Order that He be Revered

by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | September 18, 2026 | Lifeline | 0 Comments

In Psalms 130:3-4 King David writes: "If iniquities were guarded by You, Hashem, my Master, who would stand? For forgiveness is with you, in order that you be feared." It is important to note that the word I translated here as “feared” could also be translated as...

Sell Chametz, Attend a Seder

With the holiday of Passover fast approaching, it's time to check out our Pesach section! We've got information on the Haggadah, Torah thoughts, even e-greetings and recipes for your enjoyment. We also provide two important services you might want to know about: (1)...

Lifeline – Shemos

COMING THIS SUNDAY, January 14: Our "Ki MiTzion" lecture series continues, with Rabbi Motty Berger speaking at the Center for Jewish Education in Baltimore at 1pm Sunday. He will be speaking on the topic "Anti-Semitism: Why the Jews?"Next week: Rabbi Jonathan...

Lifeline – Vayeishev & Chanukah

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 Baltimore area,...