In this chapter from Imrei Mordechai Vol. 2, Rabbi Mordechai Goldstein, ztz”l delves into the Jewish principles of honoring one’s rabbi, focusing on stories of Moshe, Elazar, and Yehoshua. It explores the lessons of respect, humility, and the balance of urgency with reverence, drawing insights from Talmudic teachings.
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses why a person cannot be a prophet in his native place and the reality of
influencing the world for HaShem.
The Rosh Yeshiva introduces the winter zeman (period of learning) at Diaspora Yeshiva with the importance of beginning with the right intentions, setting the right goals, and tracking results.
Delve into instances of Moshe’s use of anger as instruction. Was his anger a flaw, or a necessary expression of leadership? This article explores how Moshe’s actions reflect his unique role as both a humble leader and a teacher.
This article delves into the profound mitzvah of Teshuva, highlighting the contrasting experiences of the righteous (tzaddikim) and the wicked (resha’im). It discusses how repentance is a chessed (kindness) from Hashem, easy for those on the straight path, but challenging for those caught in evil. Through insightful commentary and teachings from the Ran, we learn the true essence of repentance.
Teshuva is a gift of kindness from Hashem, providing us with the opportunity to erase past wrongdoings through regret, acceptance for the future, and sincere prayer. This article explores the depth of teshuva, emphasizing the essential role of submission to Hashem’s will and the profound mercy embedded in the process of repentance
The Rosh Yeshiva explains the secret that Shlomoh HaMelech (King Solomon) teaches us in Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:19-20 on how not to stumble with the wicked, and to do teshuvah (return/repent).
Receiving nevuah [prophecy] parallels receiving Torah — it all depends on how much the recipient is capable of receiving.
A Jew can reach the heights of Moshe Rabbeinu. This is stated in Tehillim 84:12: ‘He withholds no goodness from those who walk in b’tmimus.’
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the Redemption and the coming of the Messiah in relation to the
Teshuvah of the Jewish people.
