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Comparing the Greatness of Chuldah and Rachav
As with many prophets, Chuldah HaNavia is not as widely known as would be appropriate given her contribution to the Jewish people. Chuldah’s story is brought in Melachim II, where Yoshiyahu HaMelech sends his advisors to Chuldah to make sense of the ominous scroll found in the Beit HaMikdash. Chuldah’s piece spans only seven pesukim,…
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Getting Through Grief from a Torah Perspective
Death. Heartache. Loss. Grief is not the easiest subject to broach, but it is one that creeps into many people’s lives, whether we expect it or not. It is unfortunately a very timely subject for our people at the moment. It comes in different forms and can strike young and old alike. While painful for…
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If Hashem Is Everywhere, Why Do We Need a Holy Land?
“Hashem is here, Hashem is there, Hashem is truly everywhere” – so goes the children’s song that many of us grew up singing. The question arises: if Hashem really is everywhere, then what is the significance of a Holy Land? Why do we need Eretz Yisrael, and what is its unique status? How can we…
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Losing Myself in the Crowd: My Arduous Journey Towards Orthodox Judaism
Who am I? Why am I here? These were the questions I kept asking myself throughout my religious journey, and I am still attempting to answer them to this day. For a Baal Teshuva, the journey towards Judaism can be long and hazardous. I would like to share my journey of coming closer to Judaism,…
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Mishpatim: Is There a Difference Between Honoring Father and Mother?
After Matan Torah, after witnessing Har Sinai amidst thunder and lightning, shofar blows and Hashem’s voice, awe and inspiration – we left on a spiritual high. Parshat Mishpatim concretises that spiritual high and breaks down the incredible depth and beauty of living a Torah life into laws which inform and influence our everyday interactions with…
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The Outgoing Personality of Dinah
Dinah was the only daughter born to Yaakov mentioned in the text. Despite her unique status, she is a very quiet character…
