An audio Shiur by Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar … [Read more...]
Big Money, Big Names
Recognizing a donor with a dedication | By: Rabbi Yosef Fund Recipient Remorse Today’s synagogues, Yeshivot and various Tzeddaka organizations rely mostly on the generosity of their donors, many of whom serve as role models of responsibility and charitable giving. However, accepting a mega-donation is not without its potential risk. From time to time, a Tzeddaka … [Read more...]
Mocking the Have Nots
The prohibition of performing Mitzvot in the presence of the dead – “Lo’eg LaRash” By Rabbi Ariel Ovadia The Parasha of Para discusses all of the various Halachot of one who comes in contact with a dead body, many of which – in our days – only concern Kohanim who are forbidden to come in contact with the dead. There is, however, a very relevant discussion that may … [Read more...]
Spiritual Salvation
By Rabbi Ariel Ovadia Not all of the brothers tried to kill Yosef. Reuven, the eldest, returned to the pit to rescue Yosef, only to find that Yosef wasn’t there anymore, assuming he was killed. Yehuda, on the other hand, proposed to sell Yosef as a slave, effectively saving Yosef’s life. Yet, Hachamim frown upon Yehuda for his suggestion – despite its success – and laud Reuven … [Read more...]
The Master of Damascus: Ribbi Yitzhak Abulafia זצ”ל
Golden Roots Among the most ancient and illustrious families in Am Yisrael, the Abulafia family prominently stands out, tracing its roots back to the Golden Age of Sefarad, through Torah giants such as Ribbi Meir Abulafia HaLevi זצ"ל of Toledo, the first Ribbi Hayim Abulafia זצ"ל of Tiberias, and many more Hachamim and authors. Ribbi Yitzhak was born in 1830 to his … [Read more...]