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Parashat Chukat contains one of the Torah’s most striking and challenging episodes.
Parashat Balak presents one of the Torah’s most remarkable confrontations. A powerful king, Balak of Moav, becomes terrified as he watches the Jewish
One of the most consequential moments in Jewish history began with a simple mission. Twelve leaders were sent to survey the Land of Israel and report
The Gemarah learns from the pasuk “Lo Yamushu Mipikha Umipi Zarakha Umipi Zera Zarakha Meata Vead Olam” that if three generations of Torah can
In the words of Mr. Nissim Tajir, “Mishpachat Kaikov gave three treasures to Klal Yisrael: Rav Yaakov Kaikov, Rav Chizkiyahu Kaikov, and Rav Elazar
In the city of Karmina (Navayee) lived Mula Haim (Haimoff), a well-respected rav and community leader. However, Rav Haim always aspired to live in
I remember hearing about an interesting custom of some New York Jewish families to keep small rocks from Jerusalem in a cup for display in the house
The following is a short parable/ story I wrote. It explores the weight of our choices and also depicts the sometimes-latent human strength that
The days of awe are marked by judgment, but how do I prove that I have free choice? You may say that you know you have choice because you have the
“Purpose has become my anchor.»
For Hilda Harouni, the past year has been defined by two parallel realities: grieving the loss of her son, Dr
Hollis Hills, NY — Yeshiva Primary was honored to welcome Rabbi David Lau, former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, for a memorable visit last week
A spirit of joy, pride, and gratitude filled the halls of Yeshivah Torat Chaim last Wednesday evening as the Yeshivah celebrated a remarkable
Peter Koo, Fransisco Moya, Barry Grodenchik, and Rory Lancman – of City Council Districts 20, 21, 23, and 24, respectively – all won fairly easily
According to an email sent out by MTT late Tuesday night, the Mesivta has just signed to make Shaare Tova on Lefferts Blvd. in Kew Gardens their new
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