“Derech Hashem — The Way of God” by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Feldheim, 1997). Quietly studying a page of the Talmud on a crowded plane, the great Orthodox teacher and thinker Rabbi Joseph B.

After months of witnessing the hand of Hashem, the entire Jewish nation – three million strong – marched out from slavery to freedom with flourish and fanfare. Escorted by clouds of glory, walking ...

We can’t fully grasp Hashem’s ways – especially when success and suffering seem unrelated to our actions. Some live carelessly yet appear to enjoy more ease than those who strive toward responsibility ...

Besides being a shul rabbi, I am a high school rebbe. This year I am fortunate to teach a medical ethics course to a select group of twelfth graders. This year I hope to cover topics ranging from ...

A unique attitude to the years cycle is taught by the Ramchal in Derech Hashem. Every time of year has its special potential and its exclusive light. This light was unveiled in tremendous moments in ...

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It is possible for your parent not to be related to you. And this applies to everyone. In Parshat Vayeira (Bereishit 18:19), Hashem pays the ultimate compliment to Avraham Avinu, Abraham our Patriarch ...