As the summer moves into full swing, we are all looking to have a break and some peace of mind. There is a great quality that can help us bring composure into our service of Hashem and our day to day activities. This quality is heavily underrated and overlooked. It is sometimes frowned upon and
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The 101 Of Baseless Love
A captivating story is often the best way to enthrall readers. The following account is quite memorable and easy to repeat at the Shabbat table.
Kavana [Concentration] During Birkat Hamazon
Rav Yisrael Najara composed a work entitled Keli Mahazik Beracha, a compendium of different passage that highlight the importance of reciting Birkat
When is the Word “Magdil” in Birkat Hamazon Replaced With “Migdol”
Towards the end of Birkat Hamazon, we recite the verse, “Magdil Yeshu’ot Malko”. On Shabbat and Yom Tov, however, we recite instead the verse
When the Broken Path Still Leads Home
An old man sat on the train as it rumbled peacefully along the countryside. He was enjoying the view and the quiet atmosphere of the train car, until
Can People Sitting at Separate Tables Join Together for a Zimun?
The Shulchan Aruch writes that if people are seated at different tables, they can nevertheless join together to form a Zimun if two conditions are
Reciting Tefilat Ha’derech
The Gemara in Masechet Berachot establishes the obligation of “Tefilat Ha’derech,” the special Bracha recited when embarking on a trip. There is a