Learning to Hate Amalek
In the latter part of the 5767 (2007), HaRav Ginsburgh introduced a model of 4 types of role models every person needs: a rebbe, a...
Category : Character traits
Is This World Gehenom?
“Our master of blessed memory began and said: Everyone says there is This World and the World to Come. We believe that the World to...
Preserving Wealth
We are all aware of the importance of giving tzedakah. As part of a long series of classes and X-posts on the topic of Hiddur...
Man, the Upside-Down Tree
Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, seems to be a celebration of nature alone—a day marking the renewal of trees and their fruits. However,...
Turn Your Ego Down, Not Off
Close your eyes. Tighter. Focus, erase all thoughts. Now say three times, with great intent: “There is no I! There is no I! There is...
Kislev: Keeping Your Mind Open to the Divine
Contemplating the word Kislev reveals the secret connection between wisdom and trust: The truly wise person does not place his confidence in his wisdom, but...
The Benjamin Persona
The First King When we talk about Benjamin, Joseph immediately enters the picture. As soon as Joseph was born, his mother, Rachel, in part-prayer part-prophecy...
Love After Hardship
We may think that the best time to talk about love is in the month of Nissan. Nissan is the month of spring, the month...
Love, Love Love?
Our generation does not like to hate. It is doubtful that there is less hatred between nations, sectors, or individuals in today’s world. But as...
The Prayer that Paved the Way to Kingdom
Saul was obsessed with killing his son-in-law David. Thus, he headed an elite unit of 3000 soldiers both larger and more professional than David’s small...
