Belief is not just a state that a person either has or doesn’t have. Rather, it is a mida [trait] of a person—that he believes, that he relies on Hashem, that he has perfect faith. A person has to work hard to achieve this trait of faith.
Hashem was ready to forgive His own honor, but not that of Klal Yisrael—a lesson for all generations, to uphold the honor of the Klal.
What makes Eretz Yisrael, Torah, and Shabbos unique gifts to the Jewish people? Discover the spiritual lessons and connections in this chapter.
What are four forms of prayer we pray to receive what we need from the Creator of All, and why do we use the titles, “Our Father, our King?”
Is it possible for a regular Jew in today’s world to reach the level of prayer that focuses on “eternal life”—thinking only of Hashem’s honor?
“The situation was already so dire, and now, when the redemption was promised, their persecution is only increased? Where is Hashem’s mercy?”
Uncover why Yitzchak Avinu asked Esav for food before blessing him. Explore the deep connection between food, blessings, and the soul
Explore the unique status of Sefer Devarim—its divine origins, Moshe’s role, and how it redefines rebuke, teshuva, and our bond with Hashem.
What disappointment Yosef could have felt. This disappointment could have shaken him to the core. And yet, we see no mention of this.
Doeg the Edomite teaches us how critical it is to work on our traits of character. Doeg was a talmid chacham [a Torah scholar], and had many wonderful qualities, but this did not help him because he “preferred evil to good.”